Iran Plans Global Attacks, US Fears Assassinations Amid Escalating Tensions
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
US officials fear Iran is planning assassinations of American diplomats and representatives globally, with a senior Iranian official declaring "surprise phase of the war." Experts warn of escalating tensions that could lead to full-scale war. Iran is reportedly preparing surprise attacks with "zero red lines," threatening civilian infrastructure and energy facilities if a third front opens.
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- US officials fear Iran is planning assassinations of American diplomats and representatives worldwide.
- A senior Iranian official stated the country is in the "surprise phase of the war."
- Experts warn that current tensions could escalate into a full-scale regional war.
- Iran is reportedly adopting a "zero red lines" strategy for surprise attacks.
- Public threats include targeting civilian infrastructure and energy facilities.
US officials are increasingly concerned that Iran is in the advanced stages of planning assassinations against senior American figures, including diplomats and representatives worldwide. A senior advisor to the Iranian Parliament speaker stated, "We are in the surprise phase of the war." Experts and diplomats warn that the current volatile situation, influenced by political calendars in the US and Israel and the search for operational justifications by all parties, is escalating tensions to unprecedented levels and could lead to full-scale war.
According to a "New York Times" report, closed-door discussions indicate that President Donald Trump is leaning towards approving extensive strikes within Iran. CENTCOM plans reportedly include a broad target bank encompassing energy infrastructure and vital economic sites. If US intelligence regarding Iran's concrete plans to harm Americans domestically and abroad is accurate, senior European officials believe that even a single shot at an ambassador or official representative could ignite an uncontrollable regional conflagration. Similarly, an accidental explosion near a bunker housing Iranian leaders, who survived earlier eliminations on February 28, could have similarly devastating consequences.
Tehran is adopting an "zero red lines" strategy, with a senior Iranian official recently declaring on social media that the country is preparing for surprise attacks against its enemies, disregarding all limitations. Iran, which surprised the US in February with attacks on regional bases and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, has not hidden its intention to expand the conflict if a third front opens. Public threats have been made regarding severe damage to civilian infrastructure, energy facilities, and underwater communication cables.
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