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GeopoliticsMediumUpdated•Originally published 18 October 2026•Updated 18 October 2026•
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Iran Prepares Operational Plan Against US Attacks Amid Maritime Tensions

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1Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, stated the military has prepared a response plan to any new attacks.

The Iranian military has prepared a new operational plan to respond to any potential attacks from the United States. Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, stated that the military has finalized this response strategy to address any new strikes, CNBC reported.

These military preparations coincide with reports of strikes on shipping vessels in the region, intensifying geopolitical instability. The announcement serves as a deterrent and a formal update to Iran's military posture amid ongoing tensions with the U.S., contributing to increased risk premiums in energy markets and regional maritime corridors.

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    Update: U.S. Central Command reported on October 18, 2026, that Tehran is struggling to pay its military troops. The command attributed these funding difficulties to economic strain caused by the U.S. blockade, placing financial pressure on Iran's military infrastructure.