Iran’s military issued a formal warning on Sunday stating that it would expand the scope of the Middle East conflict if the United States resumes strikes against the Islamic Republic. The threat follows a two-day period of relative quiet and comes as Iranian officials allege that Israel is actively pressuring Washington to restart military operations in the region.
The warning arrives ahead of a scheduled meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. While tensions remain high, reports indicate that Iran is simultaneously engaged in diplomatic discussions with Oman regarding the security of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint. The Iranian military statement emphasizes that any renewal of U.S. strikes would lead to a broader geographical spread of the ongoing conflict.
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