Iran is putting its armed forces on high alert in response to growing threats from the United States, the Iranian Mehr News agency reported, stressing that the country's army has been fully mobilized to counter a possible escalation. The statement came amid a sharp escalation in the Middle East, where Tehran has come under pressure from both the American and Israeli authorities. At the same time, rumors about the closure of Iran's airspace, which began to spread during the day, were refuted by monitoring channels tracking aviation activity. This adds uncertainty to the assessment of the real intentions and actions of the Iranian leadership.

Earlier in the day, April 2, 2025, Israel made a big announcement that it was preparing for a major military operation against Iran. According to a senior Israeli official quoted by local media, the attack could be the largest since World War II. Tel Aviv is said to be preparing to strike key Iranian military and nuclear facilities in order to curb its regional ambitions and nuclear program. Iran has an opportunity to avoid disaster by signing the document. The agreement is believed to be related to limiting nuclear development and easing tensions with the West. The source emphasizes that this step could be decisive in preventing war, given its strategic importance for international security.

Reports of Iran's airspace closures have appeared on social media and in some media outlets, sparking speculation that an immediate conflict is in the works. However, independent monitoring resources such as FlightRadar24 have not recorded any changes in flights over the country. Aviation experts have confirmed that civilian flights continue to operate as normal, and that Iranian authorities have not issued any official flight ban notices. This denial casts doubt on some of the initial claims, although it does not reduce the overall tension surrounding Tehran's actions.

The context of what is happening is provided by the events of recent months. In March 2025, according to Reuters, the United States increased pressure on Iran, imposing new sanctions on its oil sector and threatening military action if it refuses to negotiate a nuclear deal. At the same time, Israel has stepped up its operations against Iranian proxies in Syria and Lebanon, striking weapons depots and command posts. As The Times of Israel reported, Tel Aviv has conducted a series of exercises involving the Air Force, practicing a scenario of a massive strike on fortified sites. These steps were accompanied by statements by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel will not allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons, even if this requires preventive action.

Iran’s stance remains tough amid these developments. In a recent speech broadcast on state television, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei called the US and Israeli threats “empty,” promising a “crushing response” to aggression. The military’s deployment on alert confirms Tehran’s seriousness, although the lack of a closure could indicate a desire to avoid immediate escalation. Experts suggest Iran is biding its time, assessing the international community’s reaction and the willingness of Washington and Tel Aviv to take real action.