06.09.2026 07:40
According to Israeli assessments, Iran is working on a multi-front strategy that envisions Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis, and Iran-backed groups in Iraq simultaneously attacking Israel in a potential new conflict. It is claimed that the plan aims to prevent a repeat of the lack of coordination that reportedly occurred on October 7, and that Quds Force officials have been in contact with commanders of groups in the region.
As tensions between Iran and Israel persist, striking assessments have emerged regarding the possibility of a new, large-scale conflict in the region. According to assessments on the Israeli side, Iran is working on a plan that would enable different fronts to act simultaneously in a potential new conflict against Israel.
In this scenario, it is claimed that Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in Gaza, the Houthis in Yemen, and Iranian-backed armed groups in Iraq are intended to act against Israel simultaneously.
ATTENTION DRAWN TO LACK OF COORDINATION ON OCTOBER 7
Israeli assessments state that the October 7, 2023 attacks hold significant importance in shaping Iran's new strategy. While Hamas carried out a large-scale attack on Israel on October 7, Iran and Hezbollah did not launch attacks from other fronts at the same time. It is claimed that Tehran does not want this situation to repeat in a potential new conflict and aims for different fronts to act in a coordinated manner from the very beginning of the war.
THIS TIME, ALL FRONTS COULD ACT SIMULTANEOUSLY
According to the claim, the most striking aspect of the new scenario Iran is working on is that military pressure on Israel would not be limited to a single region.
It is assessed that if the plan is implemented, Israel could simultaneously face Hezbollah on the Lebanese border, Hamas in Gaza, the Houthis from the direction of Yemen, and Iranian-backed armed groups in Iraq.
It is noted that such a scenario could aim to force Israel's air defense systems and military resources to be directed to different regions at the same time.
However, there is no confirmed information indicating that Iran has made a decision for such an attack or set a date for any operation.
STRIKING CLAIM REGARDING QODS FORCE COMMANDERS
In reports reflected in the Israeli press, striking claims have also been included regarding the activities of the Qods Force, affiliated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
It is claimed that senior Qods Force officials have been in contact with the commanders of Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Iranian-backed armed groups in Iraq.
It is alleged that the discussions addressed expanding a potential conflict and coordinating different fronts. It is assessed that Iran is thus trying to ensure that its allies in the region act in line with a common strategy rather than acting independently of each other.
NEW ERA IN IRAN'S "PROXY FORCES" STRATEGY
Iran has long maintained relations with armed groups close to it in various parts of the Middle East. Hezbollah in Lebanon stands out as one of the strongest elements of this structure, while the Houthis in Yemen and Iranian-backed militia groups in Iraq also play important roles in the regional equation.
The new claims indicate that Tehran is trying to transform these structures into a more coordinated formation that acts simultaneously in a potential war, rather than using them as separate fronts.
IRAQ AND YEMEN FRONTS GAIN MORE IMPORTANCE
Changing military and political balances in the region are increasing the importance of Iraq and Yemen in Iran's strategy.
While the Houthis previously targeted Israel with ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles, Iranian-backed armed groups in Iraq also announced that they had carried out attacks against Israel.
Therefore, it is assessed that in a potential new conflict, Israel could simultaneously face not only threats near its borders, but also missile and UAV attacks from points hundreds or even thousands of kilometers away.
ISRAEL'S CONCERN: IT WILL NOT BE A SINGLE-FRONT WAR
The point most emphasized in assessments on the Israeli side is the manner in which a potential new war might begin.
While in the October 7 attacks, other fronts became active over time following the conflict initiated by Hamas, it is claimed that in the new scenario, Iran and its allies might try to pressure Israel from multiple fronts from the very first stage.
Accordingly, Israel could face attacks from four separate fronts simultaneously: Gaza, Lebanon, Yemen, and Iraq-linked fronts.
NO OFFICIAL ATTACK TIMELINE FROM TEHRAN
Despite the claims put forward, there is currently no declared attack plan or timeline from Iran. Therefore, this scenario is being considered within the framework of security assessments originating from Israel and claims reflected in the regional press.
Nevertheless, reports that the Qods Force has increased its contacts with groups in the region are raising concerns in Israel about the level of military coordination among Iran's allies.