Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation
Key Takeaways
- Ghalibaf threatened a "new battlefield" if the United States launched another attack against Iran.
- Tehran warned that its military response would not be restricted by geographical boundaries.
- The warning followed three days of indirect US-Iran consultations mediated by Qatar in Doha.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warns Washington against renewed military action, saying Tehran's response would not be limited by geographical boundaries.
Iran has warned the United States that another military attack could trigger an unpredictable response, with Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf threatening to open a "new battlefield" if Washington launches fresh strikes.
Speaking on Monday, Ghalibaf said Iran remained prepared to defend itself against further military action.
"We are at the highest level of readiness and defence in both the field and military arenas," Ghalibaf said.
He warned that another US attack would have consequences beyond those experienced during previous confrontations.
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"If Washington commits another strategic mistake, it should know that this time it will face a new battlefield and will be seeking an escape route even more desperate than today," he declared.
Ghalibaf maintained that Tehran had already delivered a "powerful and rational response" to Washington, adding that the United States now had the responsibility to prevent further fighting.
He also said Iran's Supreme Leader had established the country's military strategy for responding to any renewed attack.
According to Ghalibaf, Tehran would not necessarily limit its response to specific geographical areas.
"Our military and strategic response to any miscalculation by the enemy will be unpredictable, in such a way that, without adhering to geographical limitations," Ghalibaf said.
The Iranian parliament speaker also accused the United States and Israel of attempting to weaken Iran's independence.
He argued that previous military campaigns had failed to break the country's "resistance" and insisted that Tehran would not give in to external pressure.
"Iran will not surrender, and this pipe dream of the enemy belongs to the era of past puppet and dependent regimes," he stressed.
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His warning came as Washington and Tehran continued exploring a possible agreement to end the war and reduce regional tensions.
Iranian negotiators recently completed three days of indirect consultations with Qatari mediators in Doha.
The Iranian delegation departed on Sunday following the discussions, with further negotiations reportedly being considered.
This story is written and edited by the Global South World team, you can contact us here.
