Analyst Hamidreza Azizi noted that while Iran is keeping diplomatic channels open, it is also trying to redefine the consequences of its military actions. He said Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei has ordered a "no geographical limits" response to any threat, security chief Rezaei confirmed receiving a letter from US Vice President Vance, while Foreign Minister Araghchi spoke of shortening the plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz from seven days to two. Azizi believes Araghchi's remarks suggest "some flexibility in sequencing," which could allow both sides to claim preliminary diplomatic achievements without immediately resolving their fundamental differences. Currently, diplomatic and military preparations are proceeding in parallel, with Iran's position being that a deal could still be reached, but that if a new war breaks out, it would follow different rules and be fought on a broader battlefield.