# Iran live updates: IRGC spokesperson says forces ready for ‘counteroffensive’ if US attacks

https://mins.news/en/item/68109

- ABC News, 2026-09-21 19:18 UTC
- World
- Original: https://abcnews.com/International/live-updates/iran-live-updates-irgc-ready-counteroffensive-us-attacks/?id=136611503

> An IRGC spokesperson says the force is prepared for a “counteroffensive” if the United States attacks. President Donald Trump announced “major combat operations” against Iran on Feb. 28, followed by massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.

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