Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued new threats to U.S. leadership Wednesday, promising to expand the war if Washington resumes airstrikes against the Islamic republic.
The IRGC said the potential strikes could come in places that Israel and the U.S. would not expect and would reach far outside the Middle East.
“If aggression against Iran is repeated, the promised regional war will this time be taken beyond the region,” the IRGC wrote in a statement.
The comments echoed those of Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who said Wednesday that “many more surprises” await Iran’s enemies if they attack again.
“Our powerful Armed Forces are confirmed as 1st to strike down a touted F-35,” Mr. Aragchi wrote on X. “With lessons learned and knowledge we gained, return to war will feature many more surprises.”
It’s unclear where Iran would plan to strike outside of the Middle East if open war with the U.S. and Israel restarted. However, Iran has demonstrated an ability to strike far outside its borders with long-range missiles and drones.
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In addition to striking at dozens of U.S. military installations across the Middle East, Iranian missiles also flew 2,000 miles to strike at the U.K.-U.S. Diego Garcia military base in the Indian Ocean.
NATO air defenses also intercepted several missiles targeting Turkish territory.
Iran’s proxy groups in Lebanon, Yemen and Iraq could also launch new offensives if the U.S. and Israel decide to restart strikes. The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, blamed Iran-backed Iraqi militia groups for launching six drones at the country this week, with one striking near the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant.
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