Iran has equipped its military with more advanced weaponry and is fully prepared to respond to any potential aggression, according to Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) spokesman Hossein Mohebbi on Wednesday.
In an interview with a Tehran-based newspaper, the spokesman said that although initiating a new war against Iran would be irrational for the United States, the possibility remains, as the Trump administration needs an achievement to show before the midterm elections.
Iran is prepared to respond to any renewed aggression with greater force than before, and the consequences of such an action for the United States would be "more painful," said the spokesman.
Ali Azmaei, chief of the IRGC Navy, on Tuesday hit back at claims by the U.S. that the Strait of Hormuz is open and under Washington's control, saying Iran exercises "smart control" over the strait and requires vessels seeking to pass through the route to obtain authorization.
IRGC warns heavier costs if US resumes aggression against Iran
IRGC warns heavier costs if US resumes aggression against Iran
IRGC warns heavier costs if US resumes aggression against Iran
The 140th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, opened in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province on Thursday with record shares of new and green products among its exhibits, as 32,000 companies gathered for the three-phase trade show.
The fair, which marks its 70th anniversary this year, covers 1.55 million square meters and runs through Nov. 4.
More than 11,000 exhibitors are specialized manufacturers or leaders in niche markets. Nearly two-thirds of participating companies have adopted technologies such as artificial intelligence and the industrial internet.
New products make up 23.2 percent of exhibits while green products account for 26 percent, both record shares. The fair is set to host more than 700 product launch events, with the number of products to be unveiled rising 15 percent.
Advanced manufacturing takes center stage in the first phase, which runs through Oct. 19.
More than 12,000 companies are exhibiting across 520,000 square meters, with over 25,000 booths in 19 exhibition areas covering products including electronics, home appliances and industrial automation. Seventeen dedicated sections showcase emerging industries such as service robots, drones and display technologies.
The influx of buyers is also expected to boost traffic at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
Border inspection authorities forecast more than 1.2 million international passenger movements during the fair, up 13.6 percent from a year earlier, and more than 6,500 international flight movements, up 17.6 percent.
The airport has added dedicated immigration lanes, multilingual service counters and volunteer support to help visitors clear border checks.
China's Canton Fair opens with record shares of new, green products
China's Canton Fair opens with record shares of new, green products
