# deterrence
Latest news and articles about deterrence
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Iran Warns Any Strike Will Be Treated as ‘Full-Scale War’ as U.S. Sends More Forces to the Middle East
A senior Iranian official declared that any form of attack will be treated as a full-scale war as Tehran puts its forces on high alert, responding to U.S. reports of increased deployments to the Middle East. The warning narrows the space for limited military responses and raises the risk of miscalculation in an already volatile region.
Iran Warns Any Strike on Its Territory Would Turn All U.S. Bases into Legitimate Targets
On 22 January, a senior commander of Iran’s Hatam al‑Anbiya Central Command warned that any attack on Iranian territory would immediately make U.S. interests and bases legitimate targets, promising swift and destructive retaliation. The statement broadens Tehran’s claimed right to retaliate and raises the risk that a limited incident could escalate into a wider confrontation, complicating U.S. deterrence and regional security.
Israel Says It Is Primed to Meet ‘Multi‑Front’ Threats After Lessons From 2025 Iran Clash
IDF Chief Zamir announced the Israeli military is at high alert and prepared to use unprecedented offensive capabilities to meet potential multi‑front threats, citing lessons from a June 2025 confrontation with Iran. The declaration signals a sharpened deterrent posture but raises the risk of regional escalation and places persistent strain on Israel’s reserves and diplomacy.
After a US Strike, the Hemisphere’s Military Complacency Is on Display
A recent US strike has exposed the Western Hemisphere’s uneven defensive posture, revealing how decades of underinvestment and a shift toward internal security have left many states vulnerable to precision long‑range attacks. The incident highlights the need for layered deterrence—technical, organisational and diplomatic—to prevent escalation and reduce strategic dependence.