An Iranian diplomatic source has reportedly stated that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is weighing the option of launching preemptive attacks should diplomatic efforts to resolve tensions with the United States fail. The claim, attributed to a single unnamed source, has not been independently verified.
An Iranian diplomatic source has reportedly told Israeli journalist Tomer Almogor (N12) that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is considering preemptive military strikes if diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions with the United States collapse. The source, speaking on condition of anonymity, did not provide a timeline or specific targets. The report, published Sunday evening, adds to a growing sense of crisis in the Persian Gulf. As The Zioneer reported earlier today, the UAE has been pressing President Trump to adopt a tougher stance against Iran, and Tehran has previously threatened a surprise attack. The IRGC has in recent weeks raised its alert level to maximum and explicitly warned regional states hosting US forces against allowing their territory to be used for attacks on Iran. The new report suggests that Iran's internal calculus includes a preemptive option, a shift that, if confirmed, would mark a significant escalation in the standoff. The claim remains unverified by independent sources or official statements.
4 developments
- DevelopingTrump tells NYT he will 'renew military attacks' on Iran if nuclear talks falter
- StrongTrump leans toward expanding operations against Iran, ynet reports
- StrongWhite House report: Trump weighs immediate order for large-scale attack on Iran, including energy infrastructure
- StrongTrump reviewed full-scale war option with Iran but decided against it for now, WSJ reports
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