Iran Prepares ‘Forceful’ Retaliation to Potential US Attack

In response to escalating threats, Iran is reportedly preparing a broader and more forceful military response to any potential large-scale attacks by the United States. According to senior Iranian officials and sources familiar with the discussions, military commanders are reviewing plans that could expand targets beyond US-linked assets in the Middle East. The new plans may include countries that support US military operations and could even involve locations outside the region. The planning is said to have intensified since Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's return from New York, reflecting a conviction within Tehran's leadership that any renewed US campaign must be met with a stronger response.

In further remarks on the subject, former US President Donald Trump claimed that 18 American soldiers have been killed in the conflict with Iran and that a war against the country would be won “very quickly.” He reiterated that a decision must be made soon on whether to attack or make a deal.

Trump also made specific claims about Iran's economy, stating inflation was over 300 percent and that its navy, air force, and anti-aircraft systems were “finished.” He further asserted that the US now has “almost complete control” over the Strait of Hormuz, through which he said a record amount of oil had passed in the last three days.