The deputy head of the political bureau of Iran's Supreme Leader stated that there is a possibility of a return to fighting, according to reports from his office. The statement, attributed by regional media, signals Tehran's continued readiness for escalation amid high regional tensions.
The statement joins a series of signals from both sides indicating the current lull may not hold. This position by a figure close to the Supreme Leader follows recent Israeli statements — including from the Prime Minister and the IDF Chief of Staff — that Israel is prepared for additional rounds of fighting. Iran's military sources have also signaled readiness for a protracted conflict. The phrasing, which presents a return to fighting as a possibility rather than a certainty, aligns with Tehran's posture of keeping options open while maintaining a public stance of restraint. No specific timeline or triggers were mentioned in the statement. The reported remarks come amid heightened regional alert. As The Zioneer reported in recent days, senior Israeli security officials assessed a return to intense fighting with Iran as likely in the coming days, while Iranian sources separately indicated readiness for a prolonged campaign. The current environment reflects a tense standoff during which both sides continue to publicly posture for escalation without a clear commitment to de-escalation. The deputy's exact role places this statement squarely within the Supreme Leader's inner circle, lending it particular weight as a signal of regime thinking. However, as a single-source statement from a named official — reported via regional media relay — the Desk frames this as a Developing signal pending independent or official confirmation.
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- StrongSenior Israeli security official: return to intense fighting with Iran likely in coming days
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- DevelopingIranian military source says Iran ready for 'protracted war'
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