Iranian Army Spokesman: We are ready to respond to America even outside of West Asia Lt. Gen. Mohammad Akarmini, the Iranian Army spokesman, said that the armed forces are 100% ready to face any renewed American aggression and are better prepared than at the beginning of the 40-day war. Referring to the general's emphasis on a response without geographic limitations, he warned that a future war could spread beyond West Asia, with US facilities, equipment, forces and interests anywhere within reach becoming targets. He said the enemy had been forced into a ceasefire after nearly 40 days, and that any new aggression would last much longer, with Washington unable to determine its end alone.