Iran says a ‘maximum deterrence’ plan is ready against any new US attack, warning of an immediate response.
A banner depicts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz, on a street in Tehran, Iran, November 3, 2026 [Majid Asgaripour/Wana via Reuters]
Published On 4 Nov 2026
Iran says a “maximum deterrence” plan is ready against any new attack by the United States, warning of an immediate response as the military updates its target lists to include US and Israeli assets across expanded geographical areas.
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