Iran war live: Tehran prepares ‘maximum deterrence’ plan for any new attack

A banner depicts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz, on a street in Tehran, Iran, November 3, 2026 [Majid Asgaripour/Wana via Reuters]

By Ahmad Elmouniery and Kristina Harazim

Published On 4 Nov 20264 Nov 2026

Iran says a “maximum deterrence” plan is ready against any new attack by the United States, warning of an immediate response as the military updates its target lists to include US and Israeli assets across expanded geographical areas.
An oil tanker has been struck by two “unknown projectiles” near the Strait of Hormuz, according to United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The report comes after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said earlier that three tankers exploded after hitting naval mines while transiting through the Strait of Hormuz “without permission”.

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