Iran is bracing for another wave of possible American strikes and is signalling that its retaliation would be far stronger than anything seen so far. With diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran failing to produce results, the Islamic Republic is preparing for a new phase of confrontation that is becoming increasingly troublesome for Donald Trump.
Reuters, citing representatives of the Iranian regime, reports that planning for a response to potential US attacks has been under way since President Masoud Pezeshkian returned from New York. The reaction is meant to be more powerful than the ones delivered previously.
The two sides have formally observed a truce since 8 April, breached only sporadically, yet recent weeks have brought a steady stream of escalation in their public declarations. The renewed preparations follow a lack of success on the diplomatic track and further warnings issued by the American president.
Tehran weighs Trump’s intentions
Hamidreza Azizi, a senior analyst on Iran at the International Crisis Group, told Reuters that Tehran still cannot be certain whether Donald Trump will launch another large-scale campaign or opt for more limited strikes, such as operations against nuclear facilities.
In his assessment, Iran is determined not to answer symbolic moves with symbolic moves, and instead intends to escalate the conflict in the hope of restoring its deterrence.
Partners and fronts beyond the region
Iranian planners are factoring in the political cost that a prolonged war carries for the US president. Opinion polls indicate the conflict lacks support among Americans, while higher fuel prices remain a source of concern in the run-up to the midterm elections.
Anonymous officials from the Iranian administration, speaking to Reuters, indicated that Iran’s response could draw on backing from armed groups in Lebanon, Iraq and Yemen. Strikes against America’s coalition partners might also be directed at targets outside the Middle East.
The WNP.PL report on those preparations was published on 1 October 2026.
Źródło: WNP.PL, Fot. ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH / PAP
