Iran war live: Revolutionary Guard threatens US with 'war beyond the region'

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) has escalated tensions by threatening to 'extend the war beyond the region' if the US launches further attacks. The warning came after US officials, including Donald Trump and JD Vance, suggested military strikes could resume if no peace deal is reached with Tehran. The IRGC stated it has not yet deployed all its capabilities against the US, adding that any renewed aggression would result in 'crushing blows in places you do not expect.' Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei marked the second anniversary of former President Ebrahim Raisi’s death in a helicopter crash, framing the conflict as a 'unique historical resistance' against the US and Israel. He acknowledged the 'heavier burden' on officials but praised the nation’s unity. Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claimed Tehran was the first to shoot down a US F-35 fighter, hinting at future 'surprises' in any renewed conflict. The US Central Command reported redirecting 89 commercial vessels to enforce its blockade against Iran, aiming to disrupt trade in and out of Iranian ports. France announced preparations for a mine-clearing mission in the Strait of Hormuz, though officials noted uncertainty over whether Iran had laid mines as previously claimed. Demining ships are being deployed under a joint UK-France operation. Jordan’s armed forces shot down an unidentified drone in the Jerash Governorate, causing minor material damage but no casualties. Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi traveled to Tehran to meet with Iranian officials, continuing mediation efforts to revive US-Iran peace talks. A South Korean-operated vessel carrying two million barrels of crude oil also passed through the Strait of Hormuz with Iranian coordination, signaling limited but ongoing commercial activity in the region.