Iran Unveils New Operational Plan in Response to U.S.–Israeli Actions

Iran’s senior security official warned that Tehran has readied a fresh operational plan to counter any renewed U.S.–Israeli aggression. The warning follows a series of reported attacks on commercial vessels circulating the Arabian Peninsula, which maritime authorities say were carried out by unidentified actors. The plan is described as “far more devastating” than previous short-duration conflicts.

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During Iran’s “Sacred Defense Week,” ballistic missiles, air-defense systems and unmanned aerial vehicles were displayed publicly in Tehran, underscoring heightened military readiness. The statements reference Israel’s June 2025 attacks and the broader U.S.–Israeli confrontation that began in February 2025, suggesting that the new plan is a direct reaction to those events.

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• Former President Donald Trump told a Newsmax interview that the United States would not employ nuclear weapons against Iran and that ground troops were not being considered.

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• Reports in U.S. media have indicated that Washington has discussed the possible use of the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB) in the region, though no official decision has been announced.

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• Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, told state outlet IRNA that Iran will not surrender its sovereign rights under pressure but remains “ready for dialogue,” signaling an openness to diplomatic channels despite the militaristic posture.

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Analysts note that the combination of a newly articulated Iranian operational plan and U.S. discussions of high-yield conventional weapons raises the risk of further escalation. Continued attacks on commercial shipping could disrupt maritime trade routes through the Arabian Sea, prompting additional naval deployments by regional powers. The public display of weaponry and the rhetoric from both Tehran and Washington suggest a sharpening of strategic posturing that may limit diplomatic space.

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• “Iran's armed forces have prepared a response to any new act of adventurism that would be far more devastating than the 12-day and 40-day wars,” — Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council

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• “Iran's new operational plan will not follow the rules with which they are familiar,” — Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council

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• “I wouldn't use nuclear. We don't have to. We're the greatest nuclear power in the world.” — Newsmax

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