US Weighs New Military Strikes on Iran Amid Escalating Tensions
Translated & summarized from Arab48 by baba
The United States is reportedly preparing plans for new military strikes against Iran, with President Donald Trump considering such actions. Iran has warned that a US ground operation would be met with fierce resistance and has detailed plans to target undersea communication cables in the Persian Gulf if attacked. US warships are preparing for potential strikes in the coming weeks, while Iran has vowed there will be "no red lines" in its response.
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- The US is reportedly preparing plans for new military strikes against Iran, with President Trump considering such actions.
- Iran has warned that a US ground operation would turn the country into a "graveyard for foreign invaders' soldiers."
- Tehran has developed detailed plans to target undersea communication cables in the Persian Gulf if attacked by the US and Israel.
- US warships in the Middle East are reportedly preparing for potential strikes within the coming weeks.
- Iranian officials stated there would be "no red lines" in their response to a new attack.
The United States is considering new military operations against Iran, with US Central Command reportedly preparing plans for strikes pending White House authorization. President Donald Trump stated he is considering a new attack, potentially imminent, but declined to specify a timeline, drawing parallels to the "Epic of Wrath" operation that initiated the current conflict on February 28. Trump also commented on the US's ability to control Iran and its oil, asserting control over the Strait of Hormuz, while expressing uncertainty about whether to end the war quickly or allow the conflict to gradually subside.
Sources cited by The Wall Street Journal indicate Trump favors resuming military operations, with options including targeting Iranian islands and nuclear facilities. US warships in the Middle East are reportedly preparing for potential strikes within the coming weeks. US Envoy Tom Barrack suggested a strike could occur by the end of the week, noting Trump's openness to a deal after months of negotiations.
In response, Iran has issued a strong warning against any US ground operation. Yadollah Javani, Deputy Commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps for Political Affairs, stated that such a move would turn Iran into a "graveyard for foreign invaders' soldiers." Iranian security officials also revealed that Tehran has developed detailed plans to target undersea communication cables in the Persian Gulf if attacked by the US and Israel. They indicated Iran would aim to disrupt cable repair efforts, prolonging communication outages, including internet services.
Iranian officials further warned that any new attack could broaden the scope of Iran's retaliation to include multiple targets, from communication cables to military bases, including secret ones, emphasizing that there would be "no red lines" in a new confrontation.
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