An unnamed American official told i24NEWS that the U.S. is prepared for a prolonged campaign, warning that if Iran continues to launch attacks, the strikes carried out overnight could become a 'daily, weekly' occurrence. The statement follows the U.S. military operation against Iranian targets reported earlier this week.
The overnight US strikes on Iranian targets — reported by The Zioneer earlier — have prompted a warning from an unnamed American official. Speaking to i24NEWS, the official said that "everything depends on Iran's response. If they continue to fire, last night's events could become a daily, weekly event. We are prepared."
The official's comment comes after the US launched what it described as "very hard" strikes on Iran, a development that The Zioneer reported in detail (article: "Israeli source: US informed Israel of powerful strikes on Iran tonight"). Those strikes, which occurred late Wednesday night, were the most significant direct US military action against Iran in years.
The statement suggests the Biden administration is prepared for a sustained campaign if Iran chooses to retaliate with further attacks. Previous assessments, as reported by The Zioneer, indicated that the US expected an Iranian response that could target American bases. The ball now appears to be in Iran's court.
What remains unclear is whether Iran will indeed continue to fire, or whether the strikes will deter further escalation. The official's language — "daily, weekly" — implies a willingness to maintain pressure, but also leaves room for de-escalation if Iran halts its attacks.
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