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Iran Planned to Escalate Conflict Through Proxies During Ceasefire, Report Reveals

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First reported by Kan News · Aug 1, 2026

What happened

During the ceasefire, Iran secretly coordinated with proxies like Hezbollah and the Houthis to prepare for escalating conflict against the US and Israel, aiming to raise the stakes if attacks resumed. The Revolutionary Guards led these efforts, creating new fronts and strengthening militias despite their partial autonomy.

01Iran planned to escalate conflict during ceasefire via proxies in the Middle East.
02Quds Force coordinated with Hezbollah, Houthis, and Iraqi Shiite militias for broader escalation.
03The plan aimed to increase costs for the US and President Trump if attacks resumed.
04Revolutionary Guards helped replenish Hezbollah fighters lost fighting Israel.
05Iranian officials described creating new war platforms and a new resistance axis.
06Proxies maintain autonomy but share goals to pressure US and Israel and expand Iran's influence.

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