Iran's grand plan, if US joins war with Israel, revealed hours after Trump's surrender warning

Iran has prepared missiles and other equipment to strike US bases in the Middle East should the United States join Israel's war against Tehran

Published on: Jun 18, 2025, 02:30:36 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Iran has prepared missiles and other equipment to strike US bases in the Middle East should the United States join Israel's war against Tehran, The New York Times reported on Tuesday, citing officials who have reviewed intelligence reports. This comes after President Donald Trump called for Iran's ‘complete surrender’, citing the possibility of killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

President Donald Trump with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House (REUTERS)

“We know exactly where the so-called “Supreme Leader” is hiding. He is an easy target, but is safe there - We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now. But we don’t want missiles shot at civilians, or American soldiers. Our patience is wearing thin. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” Trump wrote on Truth Social on Tuesday.

While Washington is yet to confirm if it will join the war against Iran, with Israel, Tehran's alleged plans have been revealed. The New York Times reported that Iran is prepared to strike US bases in the Middle East. The United States has sent about three dozen refueling aircraft to Europe that could be used to assist fighter jets protecting American bases or to strike Iranian targets.

An official told NYT that should the US join Israel and strike the Iranian nuclear facility Frodo, the Houthi militia ‘will almost certainly resume striking ships in the Red Sea’. The US has, according to the report, placed all its troops at military bases on high alert. These include troops in the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Saudi Arabia. The United States has more than 40,000 troops deployed in the Middle East.

“Our enemies should know that they cannot reach a solution with military attacks on us and will not be able to force their will on the Iranian people,” Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said in a statement on Monday.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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