Iran senior advisor warns war could expand to Indian Ocean if US or Israel attack again
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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.
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September 24 — Iran's semi-official Fars News Agency reported that General Yahya Rahim Safavi, a senior military advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, has warned that conflict could expand significantly if the United States or Israel again attacks Iranian national centers or interests.
According to Safavi, the conflict could spread beyond the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, extending into the Red Sea, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, and ultimately reaching the Indian Ocean.
Safavi further cautioned that if the United States initiates another war, new hostilities could emerge near the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
His remarks signal Tehran's warning that the geographical scope of any future conflict could expand substantially, potentially impacting regional security and major global shipping routes.
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Iran warns conflict with US could expand to Indian Ocean if attacks continue