Iranian Military Warns: "If U.S. Attacks, Its Assets Outside the Middle East Will Also Be Targeted"

"All U.S. Facilities and Forces Are Targets," Iran Warns of Escalation

After U.S. President Donald Trump repeatedly hinted at the possibility of military strikes against Iran, the Iranian military warned that it could target U.S. military facilities and forces outside the Middle East.

Akrami-Nia, spokesperson for the Iranian military. Yonhap News.

According to Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB on Nov. 1 local time, Iranian military spokesperson Brigadier General Akrami-Nia said in a statement, “If the United States engages in further military provocations, it will face an immediate, devastating response on a far broader scale than before.”

He stressed that if the United States launches new military action, Iran’s attacks would not be confined to the Middle East. U.S. military facilities, equipment and forces, as well as assets related to U.S. interests, could be targeted wherever Iran can reach.

“Our adversaries should not mistakenly believe that the scope of Iran’s response will be limited to specific areas where past conflicts took place,” spokesperson Akrami-Nia warned.

He also asserted that even if the United States starts a war, it cannot decide when to end it. “Any potential conflict in the future could last far longer than previous ones,” he said, adding, “The U.S. president will not be able to decide at will when the war ends or on what terms.”

He went on to say that if an armed conflict breaks out, Iran would play a key role in determining its outcome, addressing both the American people and U.S. allies in Europe.

The warning came amid mounting U.S. military pressure, including President Trump’s remarks about the possibility of powerful military strikes against Iran. Tensions between the two countries are escalating, with Iran also saying it could retaliate beyond existing conflict zones if attacked.

Diplomatic efforts to find a solution are continuing, but no clear breakthrough has emerged. Qatar and other neighboring countries are mediating to restart stalled negotiations between the United States and Iran, but talks have made little progress as both sides maintain hard-line positions.

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