Iran warns against new aggression

Iran's military command has drawn up a comprehensive plan to foil any new military adventurism.

The top Iranian security official said the country's new operational plan shall not proceed based on rules known to the enemies. 

Iran is sending a clear warning to Washington and Tel Aviv: any renewed aggression could trigger a far-reaching regional confrontation. Iran’s newly appointed Defense Minister, Mehrdad Akhlaqi, has warned that a new US-Israeli attack would be met with a surprise, large-scale response, carrying regional and global consequences.

Meanwhile, senior security official Mohsen Rezaei says Iran’s armed forces have prepared a plan more destructive than those employed during the 12-day and 40-day wars. He has dismissed US and Israeli threats as rhetoric that will not change realities on the battlefield.

With President Donald Trump maintaining military pressure while diplomatic possibilities remain uncertain, the stakes are growing. Israel’s upcoming elections and the US midterms add another political dimension to the confrontation.

In this edition of the Spotlight, we examine Iran’s military warnings, Washington and Tel Aviv’s calculations, and whether diplomacy can prevent another round of conflict.