ESCALATION WARNINGS : IRAN EXPANDS TARGET LIST , THREATENS REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE AS BOTH SIDES PREPARE FOR RENEWED FIGHTING

What happened: Iranian officials are threatening a broader campaign against American interests and regional infrastructure as Tehran prepares for a possible resumption of fighting with the United States and Israel. Why it matters: The warnings appear intended to deter Trump from ordering additional strikes, while raising concerns that renewed fighting could spread beyond the existing battlefield. Analysts warn of possible long-range missile attacks on targets in Europe and AI-enabled drone swarms.

Iranian officials are threatening a broader campaign against American interests and regional infrastructure as Tehran prepares for a possible resumption of fighting with the United States and Israel.

The warnings appear intended to deter Trump from ordering additional strikes, while raising concerns that renewed fighting could spread beyond the existing battlefield. Analysts warn of possible long-range missile attacks on targets in Europe and AI-enabled drone swarms.