On October 19, 2026, Iranian Revolutionary Guard officials warned of a harsh response to any new attack. The IRGC spokesman said any attack on Iran's energy infrastructure would trigger a response that turns the occupied Palestinian territories into 'scorched earth' and pushes settlers into the Sinai desert. An adviser to the IRGC commander-in-chief warned of a more crushing response to any new aggression, after Iran's new defense minister threatened an unprecedented and surprise response. Later, the IRGC spokesman said Iran does not ignore the possibility of confrontation with America and is ready for a much harsher response.