Ahead of the ceasefire's expiration: Iran moves to maximum alert

Western sources reported unusual military movements in Iran and the Persian Gulf ahead of the temporary ceasefire's expiration on Monday. Iran's army and the Revolutionary Guards were ordered to raise alertness to maximum and redeploy special units and defense systems. According to the report, hundreds of drones and missile launchers are hidden along the country's southern coasts. A senior Iranian official threatened military action if diplomatic talks fail, and gave the US a period of several weeks to implement the memorandum of understanding.

Ahead of the temporary ceasefire's expiration on Monday, Western sources told Arab media that unusual military movements have been identified in Iran and the Persian Gulf region in recent days. Iran's army and the Revolutionary Guards were ordered to raise alertness to maximum and carry out a redeployment of special units and defense systems. Satellite images indicate maneuvers by the naval forces remaining under the regime's control in the Gulf region. Tehran relies on hundreds of small drones and explosive drones, alongside missile launchers hidden along the coasts of southern Iran. A senior Iranian official warned that if diplomatic talks fail, Iran may move to military action, and clarified that Tehran is not prepared to accept the American naval blockade becoming a permanent reality. Iran gave the United States a period of several weeks to implement the memorandum of understanding. The threats come as the regime faces significant economic pressure, including due to the decline in oil sales and damage to industrial facilities. For now, it is unclear whether the unusual military activity indicates Iranian preparation for action upon the ceasefire's end, or whether it is an attempt to display readiness and exert pressure ahead of continued talks.