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Iran Threatens 'Full-Scale Offensive' If US Strikes Continue
Herz — World Desk · · 30s summary · 2 min read
The essentials
On the evening of July 17, 2026, Mohsen Rezaei, military adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader, declared via state television that Iran would launch a 'full-scale offensive' if US strikes continued for more than two to three days, adding that 'no border will be safe.' This statement comes on the sixth day of a conflict that has caused, according to Tehran, more than 35 deaths and over 300 wounded. The memorandum of agreement intended to end hostilities is considered entirely collapsed. Brent crude now exceeds $85 per barrel, up 15% since pre-war levels.
- Iran threatens full-scale offensive if US strikes continue beyond 2-3 days
- Tehran hit for first time on July 16, on the fifth day of the conflict
- Over 35 dead and 300 wounded according to Iranian authorities
- US-Iran memorandum of agreement considered entirely collapsed
- Brent crude exceeds $85/barrel, up 15% since pre-war levels
What We Know
On the evening of July 17, 2026, Mohsen Rezaei, military adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader, declared via state television that Iran would enter a 'full-scale offensive' if US strikes continued for more than two to three days.
No border will be safe.
— Mohsen Rezaei, military adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader, July 17, 2026
This statement comes on the sixth day of the conflict. Tehran was hit for the first time on July 16, 2026, on the fifth day of US strikes against Iran.
Situation on the Ground
According to Iranian officials, the conflict toll stands at more than 35 dead and over 300 wounded.
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz since Saturday and retaliated against US strikes with attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait.
The United States fired AGM-114 Hellfire missiles—anti-tank missiles with laser guidance manufactured by Lockheed Martin, usable on helicopters, drones, and warships—at an empty tanker in the Strait of Hormuz to neutralize it.
Deaths35
Wounded300
Economic Impact
Brent crude exceeds $85 per barrel, up 15% from pre-war levels.
The Collapsed Memorandum of Agreement
The memorandum of agreement—a framework agreement between Washington and Tehran resulting from negotiations related to the Iran war launched on February 28, 2026 by a joint US-Israeli military operation—intended to end hostilities appears entirely collapsed.
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