IRGC Spokesperson: If the war continues, we will unveil capabilities that the enemy has no idea about, via SNN on Telegram

The recent comments from the IRGC spokesperson indicate potential escalation in the conflict, with threats to reveal previously undisclosed capabilities.

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IRGC Spokesperson: If the war continues, we will unveil capabilities that the enemy has no idea about, via SNN on Telegram

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We have not yet unveiled many of our capabilities. If the war continues, we will unveil capabilities that the enemy has no idea about.
We will unveil methods of warfare that the enemy will not have much power to counter our new methods.

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