Iran is preparing for a potentially broader military response if the United States resumes large-scale attacks, with Iranian officials warning that U.S. interests outside the Middle East and countries supporting American military operations could potentially be targeted. No final decision has been made on the scope of any response.
Iran has reportedly instructed allied groups in Lebanon, Yemen and Iraq to prepare for a possible coordinated response. The plans could extend from the Strait of Hormuz to American interests throughout the region and beyond.
Simultaneously, Tehran continues diplomatic efforts. Iran recently proposed a seven-day plan that, if accepted, could halt hostilities across the region and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The proposal includes relief from the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports, access to at least $12 billion in frozen funds and a waiver of oil sanctions. President Trump said he rejected the proposal, while Iranian officials said the two sides remain divided over the sequencing of negotiations and Iran’s nuclear program.
Iran is also facing severe economic pressure and concerns over renewed domestic unrest, adding to the challenges facing the government as it balances military preparations with ongoing diplomatic efforts.
This article was independently written by the BJL Newsroom based on reporting from The Yeshiva World, Reuters, and additional published reports.