Iranian analysts are reportedly warning that the situation tonight will differ from Iran's recent reactions and are advising Iranian citizens to stay near safe places, according to a field security source posted on Telegram. The alert suggests preparations for a possible escalation, though the nature of the expected event remains unspecified.
A field security bulletin circulating on Telegram attributed to analysts in Iran states that tonight's situation 'will be different from the recent reactions' and advises Iranian citizens to stay near safe places. The phrasing implies an expectation of a significant escalation or a type of military action not seen in the current round of US-Iran tensions. Separate messages reference an expected rise in the 'Trumpic index,' a term used by Israeli analyst Haim Cohen to denote the level of US military activity.
As The Zioneer previously reported, multiple analysts have assessed that a US strike on Iran could trigger a direct Iranian retaliation against Israel, breaking the pattern of Iran avoiding responses to US actions. Earlier this evening, an informal poll conducted by Cohen's the source showed a majority of respondents expect a broad US strike on Iran tonight.
2 developments
- DevelopingAnalyst warns Iran may retaliate against Israel if US launches strikes tonight
- StrongIranian official warns of 'strong response' to any US attack; reported evacuations from Tehran
- DevelopingIranian official threatens 'harsh response' in new statement
- DevelopingIran's National Security Committee says response to Israel is not imminent tonight
Source and signal
- Internal intake