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Iran Threatens US Bases Amid Escalating Tensions

Iran warns of offensive phase, US bases not safe. Regional escalation feared.

Mumbai Alert · World Desk
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World Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Sat, 18 July 2026 at 09:01 am
Iran Threatens US Bases Amid Escalating Tensions

A top Iranian military adviser has warned that if the United States continues its strikes against Iran for another two to three days, the country will enter an 'offensive and destructive' phase.

Mohsen Rezaei, a military adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader, stated that Iran's armed forces will no longer limit themselves to retaliatory strikes if US attacks continue. He cautioned that US bases and forces will no longer be safe within any political borders.

Rezaei accused the United States of miscalculating by turning the war into a regional one. He said that Iran has so far exercised restraint to prevent the war from expanding into a broader regional and international crisis.

The senior Iranian official warned that if the United States continues its anti-Iran actions, Iran will deploy additional military capabilities, including ground forces, and the war's scope will expand. He called on the peoples of regional countries to help prevent further escalation.

Rezaei noted that Iran's responses to the US attacks have been 'very heavy' and warned that the intensity of Iranian military operations will increase in the coming days. He cautioned Washington against any ground operation against Iran.

Meanwhile, Iranian forces targeted a 'violating' vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel attempted to cross the strait without obtaining necessary permissions from the Navy of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps and ignored warnings.

The US military has launched multiple waves of strikes against Iran's southern provinces, claiming that the attacks are in response to the Iranian armed forces' targeting of vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has responded with waves of missile and drone attacks targeting US military bases and facilities across the region.

The escalating tensions between the US and Iran have raised concerns about the stability of the region and the potential for a wider conflict. The situation remains volatile, with both sides engaging in a war of words and military actions.

The international community is watching the situation closely, with many countries calling for restraint and diplomacy to resolve the crisis. The United Nations and other international organizations have urged both sides to avoid further escalation and to engage in peaceful negotiations.

The conflict has also had an impact on the global economy, with oil prices rising nearly 12% this week due to concerns about supply disruptions. The situation remains fluid, and the world is waiting to see how the crisis will unfold.

In conclusion, the situation between the US and Iran remains highly volatile, with both sides engaging in military actions and a war of words. The international community is calling for restraint and diplomacy to resolve the crisis, and the world is waiting to see how the situation will unfold.

The escalating tensions have significant implications for the region and the world, and it is essential for both sides to engage in peaceful negotiations to avoid further escalation and to find a resolution to the crisis.

The conflict has the potential to have far-reaching consequences, including a wider regional conflict, and it is crucial for the international community to come together to prevent such an outcome. The situation demands careful attention and diplomacy to resolve the crisis peacefully.

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