Iran vows to attack nations outside Middle East if Trump follows through on ‘big hit’ threat
Iran has threatened to extend its military response beyond the Middle East if President Trump acts on his recent threats. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards stated that any aggression would lead to a broader conflict. This comes amid ongoing tensions and stalled diplomatic talks regarding Iran's nuclear ambitions.
- ▪Iran vowed to attack countries outside the Middle East if President Trump follows through on his threat of strikes.
- ▪The Iranian Revolutionary Guards warned that aggression against Iran would lead to a regional war extending beyond the region.
- ▪Trump recently reconsidered his decision to escalate military action against Iran in hopes of pursuing diplomatic talks.
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World News Iran vows to attack nations outside Middle East if Trump follows through on ‘big hit’ threat By Emily Crane Published May 20, 2026, 7:29 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Iran vowed Wednesday to attack countries outside the Middle East if President Trump follows through with his threat of “big hit” strikes amid stalled talks to end the war. “If aggression against Iran is repeated, the promised regional war will extend beyond the region this time,” Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said in a statement aired on state media. The threat comes after Trump revealed he’d come close to scrapping his six-week cease-fire but changed his mind at the last minute in the hopes of more diplomatic talks.
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