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Iran threatens massive retaliation as US, Israel plan strikes
Tehran has issued a stark warning of severe consequences as American and Israeli military officials prepare coordinated operations against Iranian nuclear, missile and energy infrastructure. The escalating rhetoric marks a dangerous new phase in regional tensions.
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Iran's leadership has warned of devastating retaliation, invoking references to its most powerful weapons, as the United States and Israel move forward with detailed military planning targeting Tehran's strategic facilities.
According to reports, defence officials from both countries have developed operational blueprints for a rapid, concentrated campaign aimed at Iran's nuclear programme, ballistic missile capabilities and energy infrastructure. The planning represents a significant hardening of positions following months of rising regional hostilities.
Iranian officials have responded with increasingly bellicose rhetoric, signalling they would not accept military strikes without mounting a forceful response. The warnings underscore the volatile state of affairs in the Middle East, with implications for global oil markets and regional stability affecting countries across Asia.
The standoff reflects deepening divisions over Iran's nuclear activities and its regional influence. International efforts to de-escalate tensions have yielded limited results, with both sides maintaining hardline positions. The situation carries significant implications for India and other nations with strategic interests in Middle Eastern stability and energy security.