
Iran is strengthening its defenses, strengthening the protection of nuclear facilities and preparing the population for a possible resumption of hostilities amid the threat of new American strikes after the midterm elections in the United States, The Wall Street Journal reports.
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Iran is strengthening its defenses and security of nuclear facilities amid the threat of more US strikes following the US midterm elections.
Iran is strengthening its defenses, strengthening the protection of nuclear facilities and preparing the population for a possible resumption of hostilities amid the threat of new US strikes after the US midterm elections. This was reported by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
“Iranian officials have warned publicly and privately with regional officials that the Islamic Republic will respond with further escalation of the conflict in the Middle East if the United States launches new strikes,” the report said.
According to the publication, satellite images indicate the strengthening of vulnerable facilities in Iran, including nuclear facilities and areas along the borders.
Also, as the newspaper notes, the country has intensified the preparation of the population for a possible escalation of the conflict. Thus, representatives of paramilitary forces tell children in kindergartens stories about military operations, disseminate information about training in shooting from man-portable anti-aircraft missile systems, and organize mass rallies.
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Iran may respond with further escalation of the conflict in the Middle East in the event of new American strikes
Likely · Within weeks

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