As President Donald Trump hints at the possibility of resuming military operations against Iran, the Iranian military has responded by warning of extensive retaliation that could extend beyond the Middle East. They stated that if the U.S. conducts further attacks, American facilities and troops located outside of West Asia would also be considered targets.
According to a report by Yonhap News on November 1, Iranian military spokesman Brigadier General Abolfazl Akrami-Nia announced a promise of a comprehensive response to U.S. military provocations, as reported by Iran's state-run IRIB.
This statement comes amid heightened tensions as President Trump discusses the potential for intensified military operations against Iran. With the possibility of renewed U.S. attacks looming, Iran appears to be signaling an expansion of its retaliation scope.
Akrami-Nia warned, "If there are additional military provocations from the U.S., we will face immediate, destructive, and much broader responses than before." He emphasized that if the U.S. undertakes new military actions, any accessible U.S. facilities, equipment, troops, and interests could become targets for Iran.
He cautioned, "Our adversaries should not mistakenly believe that Iran's response will be limited to specific geographical areas like the Middle East, where past conflicts have occurred," suggesting a potential expansion of the battlefield.
Additionally, he claimed that in the event of armed conflict, Iran would hold the initiative and that a prolonged conflict would be inevitable.
Akrami-Nia stated, "Any potential conflict that may arise in the future could last much longer than before, and the U.S. president will not have the liberty to decide the timing and conditions for ending that war."
He also added, "The American people and their European allies should clearly understand that Iran will play a crucial role in determining the outcomes of any future conflicts."
Negotiations between the two countries remain stalled. While neighboring countries, including Qatar, are attempting to mediate to break the deadlock, U.S. military pressure and Iran's hardline stance continue to hinder progress in the talks.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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