Iran Threatens Retaliation Against US, Israeli Targets If Attacked
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
An Iranian security official warned that Iran is preparing for potential attacks from the U.S. and Israel, with a list of targets ready for retaliation. Tehran stated that if attacked with civilian casualties or assassinations, it would target U.S. political objectives and infrastructure. The official expressed distrust in diplomacy, believing Israel dictates U.S. policy and prevents a diplomatic solution. Iran views current sanctions as a continuation of military action and faces internal pressure for decisive action.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Iran is preparing for potential attacks from the U.S. and Israel, with retaliation plans ready.
- Tehran will target U.S. political objectives and infrastructure if attacked with civilian casualties or assassinations.
- An Iranian official expressed distrust in diplomacy, believing Israel dictates U.S. policy.
- Iran views current sanctions as a continuation of military action, not just economic pressure.
- Internal pressure is mounting in Iran for decisive action to break the maritime blockade.
An Iranian security official stated that Tehran is preparing for potential attacks from the United States and Israel, issuing directives to operational levels for a possible wider war. The official, speaking to the Fars news agency, indicated that if an attack includes assassinations of senior figures or civilian casualties, Iran would consider American political targets and the infrastructure of those involved in the war as legitimate targets for retaliation. This military readiness is based on a pre-prepared list of targets, according to the official. Iran has informed its various operational echelons that any further escalation, including a wave of assassinations and civilian deaths, would be met with action against U.S. political objectives and the infrastructure of participating nations. The official also expressed skepticism about diplomatic progress with Washington, suggesting that Iranian leadership and academic and political circles believe U.S. policy in the Middle East is dictated by Tel Aviv. He claimed Israel prevents Washington from reaching a diplomatic solution because, for President Donald Trump, "Israel comes before everything." The official further asserted that Iran views the ongoing economic, maritime, and aerial restrictions as a continuation of the military operation "Lion's Roar," and that there is growing pressure within Iran to take decisive action to break the maritime blockade, relying on the right to self-defense.
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