Iran Threatens to Hit Gulf States if U.S. Launches New Strikes, Reuters Reports

Iran warned that if the United States launches new strikes, Tehran would target not only American bases and allies in the Middle East but could extend the conflict further afield, according to a statement carried by Iranian state media. The warning came as tensions rose around the war and ongoing disputes tied to maritime access in the Strait of Hormuz. Reuters reports that Iran’s message emphasized a broader, regional response and framed further U.S. attacks as triggering escalation beyond the immediate area of operations.