How would Tehran respond if the US and Israel bomb Iran again?

What the report says

Al Jazeera reports that Iranian military officials are signaling they are prepared for a renewed conflict with the United States and Israel, and that any future war would likely be longer and more costly than their opponents expect. The article, published in Tehran on 2 November 2026, says Iranian commanders believe they have improved missile, drone and asymmetric warfare capabilities despite damage sustained in earlier strikes this year.

The piece says former IRGC commander Hossein Kanani Moghaddam described Iran’s offensive capacity as having expanded, with broader target lists, greater missile range and accuracy, and improved drone systems. Other officials quoted in the report said the armed forces were ready for another attack, and that a response could be immediate and extend beyond West Asia. The article also says Iranian state media has recently showcased an underground drone production line and upgraded weapons.

At the same time, the report emphasizes that Iran’s civilian population and infrastructure remain vulnerable. It notes the lack of shelters and early-warning systems in Tehran and other cities, and says electricity, oil and gas facilities, transport routes, and industrial sites could again be targeted if fighting resumes. The story also cites reporting that Iranian-linked agencies have been working to evade sanctions and replenish military supplies. Beyond the battlefield, it says some figures inside Iran are voicing concern over intelligence failures and security gaps after senior officials were killed in past strikes.