Iran’s leaders have warned that it was ready for war following U.S. President Donald Trump’s consideration of military action against Tehran for its violent crackdown on protesters. Newsweek has assessed the sizes of the adversaries’ armed forces.

The United States is seemingly moving toward a potential strike on Iran. On Jan. 28, 2026, President Donald Trump sharply intensified his threats to the Islamic Republic, suggesting that if Tehran did not agree to a set of demands,

Military analysts explained concerns about the U.S. weapons stockpile to Newsweek.