Mohammad Akbarzadeh, the deputy political chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, has warned that Iran’s southern coastline could become a graveyard for any aggressors. Speaking on May 27, 2026, he said that while the likelihood of a new war with the United States is low, Iran remains fully prepared to repel any attack.

Akbarzadeh stated that the weakness of Iran’s enemies makes renewed conflict unlikely, but emphasized that the country’s armed forces are on alert. His remarks came in response to a recent U.S. strike on Iran. Referring to the country’s long southern coast, he mentioned that the area stretching from Chabahar to Mahshahr would be turned into a burial ground for invaders.

The comments, reported by Al Jazeera, underscore Iran’s continued readiness to defend its territory amid ongoing tensions with the United States.