Iran warns ‘war will extend beyond’ the Middle East if U.S. attacks again
Iran has issued a warning that any further U.S. attacks could lead to a broader conflict beyond the Middle East. President Trump recently indicated he was close to resuming military action, but has paused for diplomatic efforts. The situation remains tense as Iran continues to assert its demands while the U.S. faces pressure to resolve the ongoing conflict.
- ▪Iran threatened to extend war beyond the Middle East if the U.S. attacks again.
- ▪President Trump stated he was an hour away from ordering a new bombing campaign.
- ▪Iran's demands include control of the Strait of Hormuz and lifting of sanctions.
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Open this photo in gallery:A billboard showing the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on May 6.Vahid Salemi/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountIran threatened on Wednesday to spread war beyond the Middle East if the United States attacks again, after President Donald Trump said he had come within an hour of restarting the military campaign.Six weeks since Trump paused Operation Epic Fury for a ceasefire, talks to end the war have largely stalled.Iran submitted a new offer to the United States this week, but its public accounts of it repeat terms previously rejected by Trump, including demands for control of the Strait of Hormuz, compensation for war damage, lifting of sanctions, release of frozen…
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