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Behind the scenes: Iran used the 60-day ceasefire to prepare for a wider war with the US

2026-08-17 16:19:00Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Behind the scenes: Iran used the 60-day ceasefire to prepare for a wider war

According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, the Iranian leadership used the period following the June memorandum of understanding not to reduce tensions, but to prepare the country for a broader conflict with the United States.

The report, which cites Iranian and Arab officials as well as intercepted communications, claims that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has expanded control over Iran's military structures and accelerated the production of missiles and drones.

According to the WSJ, Tehran has been working in parallel with allied armed groups in Iraq and Yemen, aiming to expand the battlefield beyond Iranian territory.

Some of the Iranian weaponry, including missiles, naval weapons and drones, has been positioned near the Red Sea. According to the report, Iran has also provided Houthi forces in Yemen with intelligence and targeting data, while preparing for attacks on Saudi ports and energy infrastructure.

Iranian-backed militias in Iraq have also been involved in pressuring the Saudi energy sector, with attacks on energy facilities.

The report also highlights a shift in strategic posture in Tehran, from a more defensive approach to a more offensive one. Recent appointments at high security levels have strengthened the IRGC's influence over the regular Iranian army.

Iranian commanders have also made public calls for operations against targets in countries hosting US forces, raising concerns about the spread of conflict in the region.

According to the WSJ, the consequences have already been seen on the ground, with attacks on ships in and near the Strait of Hormuz, attacks on US forces in Jordan and other areas, as well as increasing pressure on the energy infrastructure of Gulf countries.

In this context, diplomatic efforts for de-escalation face an increasingly difficult reality: while negotiations aim to contain the conflict, Iran's most powerful military structures appear to be preparing for the possibility of a prolonged confrontation with the US and its allies in the Middle East.


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