Iran Warns Of ‘More Lethal’ Response To US As Civilian Injured By Houthi Missile Debris In Saudi Arabia
Mian Nadeem
Published October 03, 2026 | 06:48 PM
An Iranian spokesperson revealed that Tehran possesses detailed information about US and Israeli military installations and positions across the region.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a warning to the United States, stating that Iran will deliver an even more intense and lethal military response if there is any new attack or miscalculation. This came after a civilian was injured by debris from a ballistic missile fired by the Houthis, which was intercepted over Saudi Arabia’s Asir region.
According to the IRGC, Iran is prepared to respond with a decisive, immediate, and painful countermeasure against any US or regional military action. The statement also referenced Operation True Promise 2 in October 2024, promising a retaliation even more severe than that operation.
An Arab broadcaster reported on the Iranian threat as the United States enhances its military presence in the Middle East by deploying the USS Theodore Roosevelt and the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group to the region.
Meanwhile, a civilian from Asia was injured when debris from a ballistic missile fired by the Houthis fell on a populated area in Ahad Rufaidah governorate, southern Asir. Saudi Civil Defense reported damage to a prayer area inside a building and several vehicles.
Saudi authorities intercepted and destroyed three ballistic missiles headed towards Khamis Mushait earlier on Friday, while four Houthi drones were also foiled. In Najran, a Houthi missile or "enemy projectile" struck a school, causing material damage but no reported casualties.
The escalating clashes between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, coupled with direct military tensions between the US and Iran, have intensified instability in the region. Reuters reported that Iran is preparing a broader response to potential US attacks, potentially targeting not only US assets but also countries supporting US military operations.