Iran is preparing for a potential war with Israel while also trying to avoid one, according to a New York Times report. Iranian officials have stated that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ordered the armed forces to develop plans for responding to expected Israeli retaliation. Iran may attack if there is significant damage or casualties, but could refrain from doing so if Israel only targets a limited number of military sites. Potential options for Iran's response include launching up to 1,000 ballistic missiles or disrupting energy supplies in the region.
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