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Iran's army voices readiness for potential renewed US attack
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In Short: The warning came after reports of a potential US attack on Iran, which has raised tensions in the Middle East. Iran's readiness for a potential conflict was underscored by a massive rally in Tehran, where hundreds of thousands of Iranians pledged their readiness to take up arms.
Iran's military central command issued a stern warning on Sunday, stating that any new attack by the United States and its allies would trigger sustained retaliation against US bases and interests, with regional allies being considered parties to the conflict.
Meanwhile, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine said his country's halting of attacks on Russian territory would depend on the US securing a commitment from Russia to stop hitting Ukrainian infrastructure.
Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine would only halt its attacks if Russia genuinely commits to ending the war and ceasing attacks on critical infrastructure, including food, energy, and other basic facilities.
The IDF is also preparing for multi-front scenarios while maintaining defensive readiness, following a series of plan approvals and readiness measures that began in August.
The US State Department issued a security alert on Saturday, advising Americans to exercise vigilance and be prepared for potential flight cancellations and travel disruptions in the Middle East.
The IDF is now operating in a mode of “offensive defense,” deployed beyond the familiar border lines and deep inside enemy territory in all sectors, as it prepares for a range of possibilities, including Iranian rocket fire and explosive drone attacks.
The rise in oil prices is attributed to concerns over potential disruptions to oil supply from the Middle East, following attacks on a key Saudi onshore oil pipeline by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.
The US Army has used up much of its stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles during the war with Iran, raising concerns about readiness for future conflicts.
Ukraine attacked an industrial facility in Russia with drones overnight, damaging the site and several residential buildings in the southeastern Samara region, according to Russian media reports.
What this adds
The potential economic consequences of a renewed conflict, including the estimated $38 billion cost, are being discussed.
What's confirmed
- Iran's military central command issued a stern warning on Sunday, stating that any new attack by the United States and its allies would trigger sustained retaliation against US bases and interests, with regional allies being considered parties to the conflict.
- Meanwhile, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine said his country's halting of attacks on Russian territory would depend on the US securing a commitment from Russia to stop hitting Ukrainian infrastructure.
- Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine would only halt its attacks if Russia genuinely commits to ending the war and ceasing attacks on critical infrastructure, including food, energy, and other basic facilities.
- The IDF is also preparing for multi-front scenarios while maintaining defensive readiness, following a series of plan approvals and readiness measures that began in August.
- The US State Department issued a security alert on Saturday, advising Americans to exercise vigilance and be prepared for potential flight cancellations and travel disruptions in the Middle East.
- The IDF is now operating in a mode of “offensive defense,” deployed beyond the familiar border lines and deep inside enemy territory in all sectors, as it prepares for a range of possibilities, including Iranian rocket fire and explosive drone attacks.
- The rise in oil prices is attributed to concerns over potential disruptions to oil supply from the Middle East, following attacks on a key Saudi onshore oil pipeline by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.
- The US Army has used up much of its stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles during the war with Iran, raising concerns about readiness for future conflicts.
- Ukraine attacked an industrial facility in Russia with drones overnight, damaging the site and several residential buildings in the southeastern Samara region, according to Russian media reports.
What's still developing
- The two warring sides continued to exchange air attacks early on Tuesday, with Russian strikes on Kyiv killing one person and wounding seven since the start of the day, Ukraine’s State Emergency Service said.
- Another two people were killed in separate Russian attacks in the Ukrainian cities of Sloviansk and Kramatorsk, it said.
- Russia’s repeated attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure have put a strain on fuel systems necessary for heating and electricity, leading to fears that civilians could face a difficult winter.
- A series of plan approvals and readiness measures, which began in August ahead of the start of the school year, is now entering its final stage under the head of the Operations Directorate ahead of the holiday period, which will continue through October 7.
- Mark Hertling (Ret.) give their takes on the rapidly expanding Iran war, from attacks on U.S.
- They discuss the potential economic consequences, including the estimated $38 billi… Become a paying member of The Bulwark to get access to this post and other subscriber-only content.
- The White House called him "highly effective" on his way out in its eulogy, praising Driscoll for making the Army "more powerful than ever thanks to his work" with Trump and Hegseth.
- Hegseth’s spokesman called publication of "highly classified assessments" a crime and said the story "isn’t about readiness" —without disputing that the objections had been filed.
- Army secretary spoke with President Donald Trump about the state of the Army —detailing concerns about worsening readiness during the Iran war and the number of senior officers fired, pushed out, or passed over for promotion— then submitted his resignation.
- It did not elaborate on the information it said it had about a coming US attack.
- Saudi Arabia did not comment on the incident or the Houthi claims, though a Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthis said it had foiled other attacks on the kingdom.
- Hundreds of thousands of Iranians rallied Friday in a government-organized show of defiance after months of war, pledging their readiness to take up arms in the biggest such demonstration since the United States and Israel attacked in February.