Iran: Attacks in the Middle East – Secret Plan to Raise the Cost of War

Two senior Iranian officials told The New York Times that recent attacks by Iran and its allies in the Middle East were part of a secret phased plan developed during a ceasefire. The goal is to raise the cost of war for US President Donald Trump, damage US allies, and threaten global markets to force Washington to end its campaign against Iran.

Two senior Iranian officials said in an interview with The New York Times that recent attacks by Iran and its satellites in the Middle East were part of a phased plan secretly developed during a recent ceasefire. The plan's goal is to make the war as costly as possible for US President Donald Trump. According to the officials, Iranian generals, together with militant commanders, devised a strategy to expand the war, increase its cost for Washington, damage US allies, threaten global markets, and compel the US to end its campaign against the Islamic Republic. The article does not disclose the officials' names or provide specific details of the attacks, but it underscores the deliberate nature of the escalation.