Trump expected to expand Iran military campaign as Tehran warns of broader retaliation

The Trump administration is reportedly planning to broaden its military campaign against Iran, according to two sources familiar with the matter. This expansion is expected to involve a wider array of strikes and an increased list of targets. However, officials have cautioned that the exact timing and the specific level of increased military activity that President Donald Trump will authorize remain unclear.

Concurrently, Iran has issued public warnings of escalating its missile attacks should Washington intensify its military operations. An Iranian military spokesperson stated on Thursday that if President Trump carries out his threat to strike Iranian infrastructure, Iran will retaliate by destroying all infrastructure throughout the region. This exchange highlights the escalating tensions and the potential for a wider regional conflict.

Despite Iran's threats, an Israeli official told The Jerusalem Post that Tehran is likely to continue refraining from launching attacks directly against Israel. This restraint is expected to persist as long as the United States does not significantly escalate its campaign. Israeli officials assess that the Iranian leadership is currently focused on managing its response to US military actions and aims to avoid opening a new front with Israel.

However, these same officials cautioned that any significant expansion of the American operation could prompt Iran to reconsider its current strategy of restraint. The situation remains volatile, with both sides issuing warnings and the potential for further escalation hanging over the region.

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If President Donald Trump carries out his threat to hit Iranian infrastructure, then Iran will destroy all infrastructure throughout the region.