Tehran readies to crush renewed unrest, risking war to maintain control in Strait of Hormuz
A senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday that Iran would shift to a “fully offensive” posture after Washington ruled out extending a temporary ceasefire agreement.
Tehran is bracing for potential domestic unrest and the possibility of a wider conflict to maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz, according to international experts. The Institute for the Study of War suggests that hardliners within Iran's Supreme National Security Council might support a deal with the US, provided they retain control over the critical waterway.
However, a senior Iranian official told Reuters that Iran would adopt a "fully offensive" stance if Washington refused to extend a temporary ceasefire agreement. The IRGC Commander Ahmad Vahidi has reportedly maintained indirect contact with the US and prefers resolving the conflict through negotiations. Nonetheless, Tehran appears to be preparing for potential military action if diplomatic efforts fail, including strikes on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and potentially breaching the naval blockade.
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