‘더 큰 전쟁’ 준비한 이란…쿠웨이트 침공·해저 케이블 절단 검토

Recent reports indicate that Iran has been preparing for a "greater war" with the United States in the past 60 days since the conclusion of the nuclear deal. Iran has warned that if the US does not honor their agreement, they will attack US maritime blockades. According to the Wall Street Journal, in the weeks following the nuclear deal, Iranian hardliners gathered in Tehran to devise a strategy for the conflict.

They aimed to solidify their control over the Revolutionary Guard and increase their authority over regular forces. This includes expanding domestic missile and drone production, as well as training military advisers for their allies in Yemen, Iraq, and Lebanon. Iran believes that the US agreement will open the Hormuz Strait, allowing oil prices to rise and giving them time to prepare for future attacks.

Iran has already attacked civilian ships in the Gulf of Hormuz and Saudi Arabian vessels in the Bab al-Mandeb strait. Iranian officials have briefed on potential ground invasion of Kuwait and possible military action against the US blockade. The US decision to not extend the nuclear deal could lead to a US-Iran military confrontation.

Former US diplomat Alan Air stated that the Iranian regime sees war as a basic necessity and will maintain a hostile stance, preparing for future attacks.