Iran Prepares Retaliation Plan as Tensions with US Escalate

Tensions between Washington and Tehran have escalated to a boiling point as Iran prepares a comprehensive response plan in retaliation for potential US strikes on its energy infrastructure. According to senior Iranian security officials, the plan includes targeting Israel's critical infrastructure and US energy installations in the region.

The move comes amid reports of a new wave of attacks planned by the United States and Israel, which could begin as soon as this weekend. Multiple sources indicate that the Trump administration has given the military the green light to launch a fresh attack on Iran, potentially targeting power plants and oil refineries.

Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary, Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr, warned that any further tightening of control over the Strait of Hormuz would have severe consequences for global energy markets. Shipping traffic through the strait has been largely disrupted since February 2026, when a previous conflict erupted.

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi also reached out to British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, warning that any cooperation with aggressors could be considered an act of aggression under international law. The confrontation between Washington and Tehran has entered a new phase, with the world bracing for potential consequences beyond the battlefield.