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Gulf Escalation Risks

Iran Military Warns US Preparing New Air Assault

UK Desk

Published: September 21, 2026, 08:21 PM

Iran Military Warns US Preparing New Air Assault

Iran‍‍`s central military leadership confirmed on Sunday that it has received intelligence indicating the United States is preparing to resume military strikes against the country. The official alert was issued by the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, the primary body overseeing Iranian armed forces. The development signals a dangerous escalation in regional confrontation following months of relative operational calm. Tehran warned that any renewed aggression would trigger immediate retaliatory attacks against American military bases and personnel throughout the Middle East.

Regional tensions have surged amid mounting fears of wider conflict.

The warning emerges as US President Donald Trump evaluates potential military options, even as Qatari diplomats actively pursue avenues to restart negotiated diplomatic talks. Iranian defense officials directed a severe admonition toward neighboring states concerning operational assistance. Tehran affirmed that any sovereign nation that permits its territory, air corridors, or logistical infrastructure to facilitate American strikes will be categorized as fully complicit in the assault.

The military command emphasized that cooperating states would face direct defensive responses from Iranian forces. Regional capitals were urged to maintain strict neutrality to avoid being drawn into military exchanges. Tehran maintained that Washington and its regional facilitators will bear total responsibility for any subsequent breakdown in maritime and territorial security across the Gulf.

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