Iranian regime fears US targeting of infrastructure, expert says

Iranian affairs specialist Wijdan Abdulrahman said the Iranian regime fears that the United States may target the country's infrastructure.

Speaking to Al Arabiya FM, Abdulrahman added that the regime pays close attention to American threats, which is why Iranian officials have issued strong statements about expanding the scope of the conflict beyond the current region.

He explained that the regime has broadened its threats to countries in the region and beyond, but remains highly concerned about potential strikes. The failure of negotiations, he said, increases pressure on US President Donald Trump to launch more impactful and painful attacks—not only against the regime, but also against Iran's economy and the heart of its infrastructure.

Abdulrahman further noted that the regime's fear of this scenario stems from the fact that targeting infrastructure would directly affect Iranian citizens, which could in turn lead to increased public pressure on the regime.