Iran prepares a longer, costlier response to any new US or Israeli strikes

Iran's military warns that renewed conflict with the US and Israel would be longer and costlier than expected, citing improved offensive capabilities and new weapons despite earlier strikes. Tehran plans to deploy upgraded missiles, drones, and asymmetric warfare tactics, with potential operations beyond West Asia. Commanders met Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei to prepare an immediate response, while Iran has funneled billions into military imports from China, Russia, and Germany. Iran's civilian population and infrastructure remain exposed, lacking shelters and early warning systems, with the electricity grid and industrial facilities vulnerable. Intelligence failures have killed senior figures, though officials claim enemies failed to achieve their main goals of overthrowing the government.