Iran warns conflict with US could expand to Indian Ocean if attacks continue
On September 24, 2026, Iran's semi-official Fars News Agency reported that General Yahya Rahim Safavi, a senior military adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader, warned that the ongoing conflict with the United States could expand from the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz to the Red Sea, Bab el-Mandeb Strait, and potentially the Indian Ocean if Iran's key targets are attacked again. The warning came as Brent crude oil rose above $100 per barrel amid market concerns over supply disruptions.
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Iran Supreme Leader Adviser Warns Conflict with US May Expand to Indian Ocean
On September 24, 2026, Iran's semi-official Fars News Agency reported that Yahya Rahim Safavi, a senior adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader, warned that the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States could expand from the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Red Sea into the Indian Ocean and other regions if tensions escalate further. Safavi stated that if Iran's important targets and interests are attacked again, the conflict may widen. He also noted that if the US launches new military operations, the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait could become new combat zones. The remarks came as international oil prices strengthened, with Brent crude oil rising back above $100 per barrel, as markets continue to monitor the potential impact of escalating Middle East tensions on crude supply and shipping routes.
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On September 24, 2026, Iran's semi-official Fars News Agency reported that Yahya Rahim Safavi, a senior adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader, warned that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could expand to the Indian Ocean if tensions escalate further. Safavi stated that the current conflict has already spread from the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz to the Red Sea, and that potential future operations could extend to the Indian Ocean and other regions if Iran's important targets and interests are attacked again. He also indicated that the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait could become new combat zones if the US launches new military actions. The statement came as international oil prices strengthened, with Brent crude oil returning to $100 per barrel, as markets continue to monitor the potential impact of escalating Middle East tensions on oil supply and shipping routes.
Iran Supreme Leader Advisor Warns Conflict with US Could Expand to Indian Ocean
According to a report by the semi-official Iranian Fars News Agency on September 24, Yahya Rahim Safavi, a senior advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, stated that the current conflict has already extended from the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz to the Red Sea. He warned that if the situation escalates further, the next phase of potential operations could expand to the Indian Ocean and other regions. Safavi said that if Iran's important targets and interests are attacked again, the conflict could widen. He also indicated that if the US launches new military actions, the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait could become new combat zones. These statements came as international oil markets strengthened, with Brent crude oil prices rising back above $100 per barrel, as markets continue to monitor the potential impact of escalating Middle East tensions on oil supply and shipping routes.
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Iran warns war could expand to Indian Ocean if US or Israel attack again
On September 24, Iran's semi-official Fars News Agency reported that General Yahya Rahim Safavi, a senior military advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, warned that if the United States or Israel again attacks Iran's national centers or interests, the conflict could expand beyond the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. Safavi stated that the war could spread to the Red Sea, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, and ultimately reach the Indian Ocean. He specifically warned that if the US starts a new war, new battles could emerge near the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The remarks indicate Tehran's warning that any future conflict could have a significantly wider geographic scope, potentially affecting regional security and major global shipping lanes.
Iran Warns War Could Expand to Indian Ocean if US or Israel Attack Again
According to a report by Iran's semi-official Fars News Agency, General Yahya Rahim Safavi, a military advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, warned that any future conflict with the United States or Israel could expand far beyond the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. Safavi stated that if the US or Israel again attacks Iran's national centers or interests, the conflict could spread to the Red Sea, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, and ultimately reach the Indian Ocean. He specifically cautioned that new hostilities could erupt near the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb if the US initiates another war. The remarks signal Tehran's intent to threaten major global shipping lanes in any future confrontation, highlighting the potential for a significant escalation in regional instability.
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