# Iran prepares maximum deterrence plan against possible new attack

Iran is preparing a “maximum deterrence” plan to counter any new attack, according to live coverage. The move signals Tehran’s effort to raise the cost of military action amid heightened regional tensions. It matters because any new strike or retaliation could escalate into a wider conflict.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/11/4/iran-war-live-tehran-prepares-maximum-deterrence-plan-for-any-new-attack?traffic_source=rss) — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000