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Iran says war to expand further if US attacks continue

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  • Iran's army warned that a regional war would expand if the U.S. continues its attacks on the Islamic republic.
  • The army spokesman cited the conflict in the Bab al-Mandab Strait as an example of the war's expansion.
  • The U.S. faces a "difficult and unsettled" situation in the Middle East, according to the army, which stated readiness for various scenarios.

Iran's army has issued a stern warning that the ongoing Middle East conflict could escalate further if the United States persists with attacks against the Islamic republic. Army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia stated that any continuation of the war, particularly through airstrikes, would lead to a wider geographical scope of conflict.

I believe that if the Americans once again fall for the Zionists’ deception, or move in line with them, and insist on continuing the war, particularly through air strikes, geographically this will expand further.

— Mohammad AkraminiaIran's army spokesman speaking on state television about potential U.S. actions.

Akraminia pointed to the recent military flare-up involving Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia in the Bab al-Mandab Strait as evidence of the war's existing expansion. He asserted that Iran's operational scope now encompasses the entire region, from U.S. bases in Jordan to countries bordering the Persian Gulf.

The scope of our operations now encompasses the entire region, from US bases in Jordan to the countries along the Persian Gulf.

— Mohammad AkraminiaIran's army spokesman detailing the extent of their regional operations.

The spokesman described the current situation for the United States in the Middle East as "difficult and unsettled." He suggested that Washington might be seeking a new strategy, while Iran remains prepared for "each of the options and scenarios that appear likely."

The situation in the Middle East for the United States is difficult and unsettled.

— Mohammad AkraminiaIran's army spokesman commenting on the U.S. position in the region.

This warning comes ahead of an anticipated visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Washington, where he is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump. The Iranian army's statement underscores the heightened tensions and the potential for further regional instability.

We are prepared for each of the options and scenarios that appear likely.

— Mohammad AkraminiaIran's army spokesman expressing readiness for potential developments.
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