Iran Commanders Prepare for War as Trump Discusses US Economic, Military Pressure

Iranian military commanders have issued strong warnings of readiness for renewed conflict, with Revolutionary Guards spokesperson Hossein Mohebbi stating that "the world will be amazed" by new, as-yet-unattacked targets. These threats, made late last month, indicate Iran's preparation for a prolonged confrontation and signal a potential expansion of targets to include critical infrastructure like undersea internet cables, AI data centers, and regional oil and gas facilities, should hostilities resume. This comes as the nine-month-long conflict, initiated by the US and Israel in February, has settled into a costly stalemate, marked by significant economic disruption.

Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump continues to assert that the United States is applying substantial economic and military pressure on Iran, seeking its capitulation. Despite reports of top US military officials expressing concerns about the sustainability of a prolonged large-scale conflict, Trump recently reiterated his resolve to "hit them hard." Amidst these escalating tensions, ordinary Iranian citizens are reportedly bracing for a potential intensification of the war, facing heightened anxiety and economic uncertainty.