'Will attack without geographic limits': Iran's fresh warning to US after Trump's threats
An Iranian military spokesperson warned that Iran is prepared to strike US targets globally if attacked, following aggressive rhetoric from Donald Trump. The statement emphasizes that Iranian forces are more capable and motivated than at the start of the current conflict.
Why it matters
The escalation of threats between the US and Iran increases the risk of regional instability and potential global conflict.
An Iranian army spokesperson on Saturday said that Iranian forces were stronger than when the US and Israel started the war in February and would strike American targets without "geographic restrictions" if attacked.The fresh warning to the US comes amid Trump's renewed threats against the Islamic Republic.Iranian Army spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia said Iranian forces would act on the orders of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and could target US military bases even outside the region if Washington resumes strikes on Iran, news agency AFP reported, citing Iranian state media.Also Read | US offers $20 million reward for information on Iran's nuclear program "Today, the Islamic Republic's armed forces... having gained experience from direct confrontation with the United States and the Israeli regime, are on higher alert and are stronger than they were at the beginning of the war.
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