The latest release of Jeffrey Epstein-related files has heightened concerns in Iran that the United States may be preparing for military action, according to Iranian political analyst Mohammad Marandi. He told the Sabby Sabs podcast that the Iranian government and armed forces are operating under the assumption that a U.S. strike could occur and that the threat is perceived as imminent on a daily basis.
Marandi and other observers suggest the timing of the Epstein files, which implicate figures close to former U.S. President Donald Trump, could influence Washington’s foreign policy calculations. The documents reportedly shed light on the role of Israel and Mossad in shaping U.S. decisions in the Middle East, while highlighting Jared Kushner’s influence as a key architect of Trump-era policy. Some analysts argue that a strike against Iran could be used to distract from domestic political scandals emerging in the United States.
The release has stirred debate in Tehran, where officials and military planners are reportedly reassessing security protocols in response to a perceived increase in American hostility. While there is no direct evidence linking the file drop to a concrete plan for action, the combination of diplomatic tension, regional instability, and now politically sensitive revelations has fed a climate of heightened vigilance.
Experts warn that the perception of an imminent U.S. attack, whether real or speculative, could influence Iran’s internal and regional decision-making, including military readiness, defensive posturing, and strategic alliances. The unfolding situation underscores how domestic political developments in the United States can reverberate abroad, shaping security calculations in volatile regions.
