An order from Gen Mohammed Ali Jaafari, the commander of the guards, raised
the operational readiness status of the country’s forces, initiating
preparations for potential external strikes and covert attacks.
Western intelligence officials said the Islamic Republic had initiated plans
to disperse long-range missiles, high explosives, artillery and guards units
to key defensive positions.
The order was given in response to the mounting international pressure over Iran’s
nuclear programme. Preparation for a confrontation has gathered pace
following last month’s report by the International Atomic Energy Agency
(IAEA) in Vienna that produced evidence that Iran was actively working to
produce nuclear weapons.
The Iranian leadership fears the country is being subjected to a carefully
co-ordinated attack by Western intelligence and security agencies to destroy
key elements of its nuclear infrastructure.
Recent explosions have added to the growing sense of paranoia within Iran,
with the regime fearing it will be the target of a surprise military strike
by Israel or the US.
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