Iran's military has issued a warning that the conflict in the Middle East could grow larger if the United States carries out more attacks on the Islamic Republic, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to visit Washington this week.
Mohammad Akraminia, a spokesperson for Iran's military, made the statement during an interview with Iranian state television on Sunday, July 26.
He said that any new US military actions would broaden the conflict's reach across different regions.
Akraminia stated, "If the Americans again fall for the Zionists' deception or align with them and continue the war, especially through air strikes, the conflict will spread further geographically." He added that the conflict has already extended to the Bab al-Mandab Strait, which is at the entrance to the Red Sea.
This area has seen recent tensions involving Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi group and Saudi Arabia.
He explained that Iran's operations now cover the entire region, from US military bases in Jordan to countries around the Persian Gulf.
Akraminia also mentioned that the United States is facing a more unstable security situation in the Middle East and is likely reconsidering its approach."The situation in the Middle East for the United States is difficult and unsettled," he said, noting that Washington is "seeking a new strategy." "We are prepared for each of the options and scenarios that appear likely," he added.
These remarks come ahead of Netanyahu's planned meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday.
According to the Israeli prime minister's office, Netanyahu will leave for Washington on Monday, where he will meet Trump and attend the funeral service of Senator Lindsey Graham, whom the statement called "a friend of Israel." Since Trump's return to the presidency last year, the two leaders have met six times, with their most recent meeting taking place in Washington on February 11.
Although Trump and Netanyahu initially showed unity after the start of military operations against Iran in late February, reports suggest they have had disagreements over whether to continue military actions or pursue diplomacy.
Netanyahu has previously referred to Trump as "the greatest friend" Israel has ever had in the White House.
Earlier this month, Trump also spoke about their relationship during an interview with Axios."We get along very well.(Netanyahu) knows who the boss is," Trump said.
Relations between the two leaders reportedly faced strain during ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran in April.
The ceasefire has since failed.
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