Iranian Officials Warn of Expanded Conflict in the Gulf if US and Israel Launch New Attacks

Iranian President Peezskyan and the secretary of the Supreme State Security Council, Rezai, attended the farewell ceremony of the late Supreme Leader Hamini in Tehran on July 3rd. In response to rumors that the United States and Israel have re-inflamed tensions following the November 3 elections, Iranian authorities have framed any potential military conflict as a “war of survival” for the country. They have vowed to employ a “zero red line” strategy, threatening to drag the seven countries of the Persian Gulf—and possibly larger areas—into the conflict.

The British Guardian reported that Rezai emphasized that if the US and Israel attack again, Iran would strike oil infrastructure, submarine cables, data centers, and AI systems in additional Gulf countries. He stated, “In the event of a resumption of the conflict, Iran will develop a broader response plan that will not spare the economic pillars behind these attacks from the attack on Iran’s economic lifeline.”

Iranian Congress President Kalibaf warned that US President Trunchor has reached an attack agreement with Israeli Prime Minister Natanyahu, though he cannot guarantee its success. Kalibaf described the conflict as a “threat to survival” within two years, noting that the third war would pose a greater existential risk. He stressed that Iran’s strategy is the “zero red line,” and that the war would likely be “longer and wider than the enemy thinks.”

The Wall Street Journal also cited informed sources stating that Iranian officials have instructed the country to prepare for a broader response. If the US initiates a new wave of attacks, Iran will expand its strikes on Gulf economic assets, according to these reports.

The US military is expected to deploy a large-scale force in November, potentially including three aircraft carriers, thousands of marines, fighters, and special forces. US War Minister Hergeuse recently traveled to Israel to meet with Natanyahu to discuss potential attacks.

According to the Iranian Farsi News Agency, Iranian authorities have directed military units to prepare for a response that extends beyond military action. They have indicated that Iran’s reaction to a new general war involving the assassination of Iranian officials and civilian casualties will also include political objectives.

International lawyer Nasry, closely associated with Iran’s Foreign Ministry, described the third wave of war as no longer confined to military targets. He warned that the entire region’s electricity grids, desalination plants, oil refineries, and ports could be attacked, leading to widespread water shortages affecting tens of thousands of people.

Source: Read the original report (translated from Mandarin Chinese)