Iran's Revolutionary Guard Warns of Retaliation if US Hostilities Resume Amid Extended Ceasefire

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has announced full military readiness and warned that it will deliver severe retaliation if hostilities with the United States resume. The statement comes as a fragile ceasefire between the two nations has been extended by U.S. President Donald Trump to provide additional time for diplomatic engagement.

Despite the extended truce, regional tensions remain elevated. Pakistani officials are currently mediating efforts to restart formal negotiations, with diplomatic talks expected to convene in Islamabad. The mediation process aims to address outstanding disputes and establish a framework for sustained dialogue, though officials caution that diplomatic uncertainty persists.

Recent maritime incidents have further complicated the security environment. These include the U.S. seizure of a commercial vessel linked to Iranian interests and a series of aerial confrontations involving drones attributed to Iranian forces. Military and diplomatic observers have expressed concern that an operational miscalculation or uncoordinated engagement could quickly undermine the ceasefire and derail ongoing diplomatic progress.

The Revolutionary Guard’s public declaration underscores the continued state of alert along Iran’s borders and maritime zones. Both sides are expected to monitor the situation closely as mediators work to bring negotiating teams to the table. The outcome of the upcoming Islamabad discussions will likely determine whether the current diplomatic pause can transition into a more stable arrangement or if renewed military posturing will escalate regional instability.