Iran Warns Any US Attack Could Spark Wider Regional Conflict

Iran's leadership warned that any U.S. military strike would lead to a broader regional conflict in the Middle East, increasing tensions between Tehran and Washington.

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told state media that Iran does not seek war but would retaliate strongly if attacked. He emphasized that any U.S. strike would spread beyond Iran's borders.

This warning comes as the U.S. increases its military presence in the Middle East, including an aircraft carrier group and destroyers.

The U.S. has threatened military action unless Iran agrees to halt its nuclear activities and stop its violent crackdown on protests.

• Iran warns that any U.S. military strike could trigger a broader regional conflict
• Khamenei stresses retaliation against U.S. attack, warns beyond Iran’s borders
• Rising US-Iran tensions escalate as military presence increases and protests intensify

Iran's leadership has also responded to recent European sanctions by labeling military forces from European Union states as "terrorist groups," worsening diplomatic tensions with Western powers.

Despite the rhetoric, both Washington and Tehran have left room for diplomacy. U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested a negotiated solution, and Iranian officials have expressed openness to talks that preserve the country's defensive capabilities.

The tensions come in the wake of widespread protests in Iran that began in late 2025, sparked by economic hardship and political repression. These protests became one of the most significant challenges to Iran’s leadership since the 1979 revolution.

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Regional players, including Turkey, have urged de-escalation, reflecting the fragile balance between military posturing and diplomacy in a volatile geopolitical environment.