Iran warns of wider war with U.S. in West Asia, threatens 'surprises'

Iran has issued a stark warning that its retaliation for U.S. attacks could ignite a larger regional conflict, threatening severe repercussions if its infrastructure is targeted or its officials are harmed. Senior Iranian intelligence officials signaled Tehran's readiness to escalate its response with a strategy described as "full of surprises."

"If the enemy, in its destructive war effort, tries to attack Iran's infrastructure or continue the assassination of government officials, the entire region will bear the consequences," an official stated. "Iran's plan to scale up the war will be full of surprises. Unlike the political chaos in the White House, in Tehran we have maximum consensus to implement this plan."

These warnings follow new U.S. airstrikes overnight that reportedly targeted civilian infrastructure, including several bridges in Iran. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed a sixth consecutive night of operations but did not disclose specific locations or targets. Iranian authorities claim the U.S. airstrikes hit five bridges in the southern Hormozgan province, damaging transportation facilities.

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If the enemy, in its destructive war effort, tries to attack Iran's infrastructure or continue the assassination of government officials, the entire region will bear the consequences.

Reports indicate damage to the Gariveh bridge connecting Bandar Abbas with Bandar Khamir and Lar, a bridge near Latidan village, two bridges on the Kahoorestan-Lar, Keshar, and Bandar Abbas route, and another bridge in Maru village. U.S. missiles also reportedly targeted Iranshahr Airport in southeastern Iran, with civilian casualties reported in Bandar Abbas. Iran's Health Ministry confirmed a total of 38 deaths and over 400 injuries from the U.S. attacks.

In response, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced it had attacked several U.S. military aircraft stationed in Jordan using ballistic missiles and drones. The IRGC claimed to have destroyed aerial refueling aircraft and fighter jets, causing serious damage to others. Jordan's military reported intercepting three Iranian missiles without casualties or damage.

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Iran's plan to scale up the war will be full of surprises. Unlike the political chaos in the White House, in Tehran we have maximum consensus to implement this plan.