Iran warns US-Israel attacks could expand maritime conflict
Major-General Yahya Rahim Safavi and other Iranian officials warned that any renewed US or Israeli attack could widen the current maritime conflict from the Persian Gulf and Red Sea into the Indian Ocean and possibly beyond. Safavi said Iran is monitoring US naval activity in the region and has bolstered missile, drone and air-defence forces, while the IRGC said it could introduce new weapons, targets and tactics if fighting resumes. Iran also cited at least 10 million trained Basij personnel and said reopening the Strait of Hormuz depends on US acceptance of Iranian conditions and talks with Oman.
Iran warns renewed attacks could expand war into the Indian Ocean
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The conflict has moved from the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz to the Red Sea. Iran now warns the front could expand to the Indian Ocean and Bab al-Mandeb Strait. Officials say Iran has prepared new weapons and defensive plans if…
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