Iran is conducting exercises and deploying missiles along its borders in preparation for a possible US attack.

Iran is conducting exercises and deploying missiles along its borders in preparation for a possible US attack.

Iran is preparing to repel a US attack, assuming strikes are inevitable, The New York Times reports, citing sources and Iran experts.

They note that Iran has learned lessons from Israel's surprise attack and has issued clear directives to all security forces to close streets and search for enemy agents.

In addition, military exercises were conducted, and missile launchers were now deployed along the western border to strike Israel, and along the Persian Gulf coast to strike American bases and the fleet.

At the same time, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei ordered the development of an action plan in the event of his assassination.

“Khamenei is counting on becoming a martyr and thinking: this is my system and my legacy, and I will stand firm until the end. He is distributing power and preparing the state for the next major event—both the succession and war, understanding that the succession could be a consequence of war,” says Vali Nasr, an expert on Iran.

Khamenei also delegated some of his powers to his closest allies, who are to identify up to four possible deputies in the event of his death or kidnapping.

According to the publication, the key role in the power system is currently played by the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani.

He oversees internal security issues, contacts with allies, and participates in negotiations with Washington on the nuclear program.