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Jewish News 24 · Aug 17, 2026

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REPORT: Iran's leadership used the period following the June memorandum with the U.S. to prepare for a broader conflict rather than de-escalation, according to The Wall Street Journal, citing Iranian and Arab officials and intercepted communications. The IRGC reportedly expanded its control over Iran's military, accelerated missile and drone production and coordinated with allied forces in Iraq and Yemen, including positioning weapons around the Red Sea and preparing potential attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure. The Journal says the shift reflects an increasingly offensive posture as the regional conflict expands to shipping, U.S. forces and Gulf energy sites.

*REPORT:* Iran's leadership used the period following the June memorandum with the U.S. to prepare for a broader conflict rather than de-escalation, according to The Wall Street Journal, citing Iranian and Arab officials and intercepted communications. The IRGC reportedly expanded its control over Iran's military, accelerated missile and drone production and coordinated with allied forces in Iraq and Yemen, including positioning weapons around the Red Sea and preparing potential attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure. The Journal says the shift reflects an increasingly offensive posture as the regional conflict expands to shipping, U.S. forces and Gulf energy sites.

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