International affairs and strategic analysts suggest the coming period may witness rapid and open-ended developments, with multiple potential scenarios emerging due to escalating American and Israeli pressure on Iran and its network of regional allies. Experts emphasize that Tehran has heightened its state of readiness and preparedness to counter any potential escalation.
International relations expert Nabil Sarour stated that the evolving situation "could be open to numerous developments," arguing this necessitates "increased Iranian preparation for any possible event." He stressed that there is "no security for this enemy [Israel] nor for the United States." Sarour called on the Iranian people, as well as the peoples of the region, to maintain awareness regarding plots against the region, asserting that "preparation for all possibilities has become a necessity," and that the Islamic Republic is "well-prepared" to confront various scenarios.
For his part, writer and political analyst Hassan Al-Hassan noted that Iran possesses "friends and allies," indicating that any confrontation with it differs from a conflict with another state. This distinction, he argues, stems from the status of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution as a religious authority with wide-ranging influence across the Muslim world. Al-Hassan added, "Any confrontation with Iran, we may know how it begins, but it is impossible to predict how it will end."
In a similar context, a Lebanese political analyst viewed the current situation as reflecting a "significant imperialist escalation against liberation movements," particularly against a nation of Iran's size and its pivotal regional and global role. He affirmed that the current balance of power has demonstrated Iran's resilience, extending beyond mere endurance to playing a fundamental role in the conflict and possessing "the first and last word in defending itself." This reality, he contends, has compelled its adversaries to exercise caution and "calculate their steps meticulously before any move."
Meanwhile, strategic expert Mohamed Noureddine stated that the United States and Israel "are attempting to exploit every available opportunity to eradicate the approach of resistance and defiance in the region." He pointed out that any potential aggression against Iran could not be undertaken by Israel or the US unilaterally, but would require "full coordination" between the two parties. Noureddine added that the timing and form of any potential strike remain linked to unpredictable developments, which could emerge suddenly to disrupt or postpone any aggressive plan.
According to observers, these positions reflect a growing assessment of potential escalation in the next phase, counterbalanced by an affirmation that the prevailing balance of deterrence and regional equations may impose constraints on any open confrontation with Iran.