Iranian Army Spokesman Mohammad Akraminia stated that the military has repaired damaged equipment and acquired new air defense systems, claiming a "much higher level of defensive capability" than during the conflict. These remarks followed US President Donald Trump's interview suggesting he would not rule out using the "Mother of All Bombs" after the midterm elections, amid stalled diplomatic talks on the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program.

The report also noted that Iranian forces had retaliated against Gulf Arab states, which triggered a regional energy crisis.