Iran Sets Maximum Resistance Plan to Retaliate Against New Strikes

Iran has reportedly readied a maximum deterrence plan to launch immediate retaliations against U.S. and Israeli installations in the event of new military strikes by the United States. According to Al Jazeera, Iranian military forces are currently updating their target matrix and expanding its geographical scope to cover any prospective attacks. These preparations follow a severe escalation in regional tensions, marked by maritime security incidents near the Strait of Hormuz, major shifts in U.S. foreign policy toward Israel, and fresh accusations of Iranian proxy involvement in the ongoing Yemeni conflict.

Maritime security in the Persian Gulf has deteriorated sharply after the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that an oil tanker was struck by two unknown objects near the Strait of Hormuz. This incident coincided with claims by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) that three tankers suffered explosions after striking naval mines while navigating the strait without prior permission. Although these military reports could not be independently verified, the escalation has raised immediate alarms over international shipping routes, global oil transportation, and potential naval confrontations.

Simultaneously, political shockwaves emerged after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States will terminate its annual military assistance of approximately $4 billion to Israel by the end of this year. President Trump stated, ‘An agreement on this matter was reached months ago with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.’ Following this statement, Israeli opposition leaders publicly criticized PM Netanyahu, characterizing the sudden end of financial aid as another critical failure of his administration during a period of heightened regional volatility.

Adding to regional friction, Yemen’s government accused 21 foreign military experts, comprising 14 IRGC members and seven Hezbollah personnel, of directly assisting Houthi forces. Yemen’s Home Minister, Ibrahim Haidan, stated that the foreign operatives are aiding the Houthis in operational planning, enhancing missile and drone capabilities, and conducting military campaigns. While Tehran and Houthi leaders consistently deny claims of direct command and control, these developments collectively highlight a rapidly escalating security matrix across the entire Middle East region.

Source: Al Jazeera