Iran has drawn up a strategic response plan that specifically targets Israeli and American infrastructure, according to a report from Tasnim, a news agency linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The plan, which could affect civilian and economic systems across the region, signals a potential escalation in Tehran's posture toward its two main adversaries.
What the plan covers
The Tasnim report, published Tuesday, describes a comprehensive blueprint for striking infrastructure assets. It does not specify which exact facilities or systems are in the crosshairs, but the language makes clear the intent to disrupt essential services and economic operations. The agency, which often reflects IRGC thinking, framed the plan as a deterrent measure.
Iranian officials have not publicly confirmed the document. But Tasnim's close ties to the Guard mean the report carries weight inside the country and beyond. The IRGC has long advocated for asymmetric responses to perceived threats from Israel and the United States.
Potential fallout for civilians
Targeting infrastructure — power grids, water systems, transportation hubs, or communications networks — would almost certainly hit ordinary people hardest. The report acknowledges that civilian and economic systems could be affected, though it does not elaborate on how Iran would manage those consequences. Past Iranian cyber operations, such as the 2012 attacks on Saudi Aramco, have shown a willingness to cause widespread disruption.
Israel and the US have both warned repeatedly that Iran's regional proxies and its own military capabilities pose a growing danger. The new plan, if implemented, would mark a shift from proxy warfare to direct infrastructure strikes.
What comes next
Neither the White House nor the Israeli government has issued an official response to the Tasnim report. But the timing is notable: talks over Iran's nuclear program remain stalled, and tensions in the Persian Gulf have been rising. The plan gives diplomats and military planners on both sides a concrete scenario to game out.
For now, the document exists as a stated intention. Whether Iran moves from planning to execution — and how the US and Israel would react — remains the open question.
