The New York Times reports that Iran used the recent ceasefire period to coordinate with Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Iraqi militias a plan to escalate attacks against US and Israeli interests if Washington resumes strikes on Iran. The report, cited Saturday evening, aligns with earlier IRGC statements about Tehran consolidating command over its proxies during the pause.
The New York Times reported Saturday evening that Iran exploited the ceasefire period to coordinate with its proxies—Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Iraqi militias—a plan for intensified attacks should the United States resume strikes on Iran. The report, citing unnamed sources, adds specific detail to earlier indications that Tehran used the lull for operational consolidation.
As The Zioneer reported earlier this evening, IRGC officials revealed that the ceasefire was used to place IRGC commanders on Hezbollah’s leadership council and hold strategic summits with Houthi and Iraqi militia leaders, effectively tightening command over the 'ring of fire' around Israel. The NYT report now suggests this coordination extends to a pre-agreed escalation protocol.
Previous reports from multiple sources—including an Iranian army spokesman and Israel’s Shin Bet chief—have confirmed that both sides used the ceasefire to update target banks and improve military capabilities. The new revelation underscores the fragile nature of the current pause and the risk of a broader conflagration if the US resumes operations against Iran.
4 developments
- DevelopingIRGC Spokesman: Iran Used Ceasefire to Boost Missile Production, Warns of Expanding Operations
- DevelopingIRGC using Hezbollah to test US truce limits, analysis warns after deadly Lebanon strike
- StrongIran's army spokesman says Tehran exploited ceasefire to upgrade capabilities, warns of crushing response
- StrongGSS chief: Israel exploited ceasefire to expand intelligence target bank inside Iran
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