Iranian officials are warning of a potential escalation in military action, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps indicating it may deploy previously unused capabilities if the conflict with the United States and Israel continues.

According to Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency, IRGC spokesperson Hossein Mohebbi said Tehran has not yet brought its full arsenal into play. “We have not yet used our capabilities, and if the war continues, we will unveil capabilities that the enemy has no idea about,” he said.

Separately, a spokesperson for Iran’s Defense Ministry, Reza Talaeinik, stated that the country’s military strength continues to grow. Speaking as reported by the official IRNA news agency, he said Iran possesses ample supplies of missiles, drones, weaponry, and ammunition, enabling it to sustain both offensive and defensive operations going forward.

In addition, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei criticized recent U.S. actions, writing on social media that Washington’s move to impose a naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz amounts to a “revenge of choice” against the global economy.

The remarks came after the United States initiated a naval blockade of the strategic waterway at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Monday.

President Donald Trump announced the move following extended weekend talks between U.S. and Iranian delegations in Islamabad, which ended without reaching an agreement.