Iran warns Tehran attack could trigger strike on nine US allies

Iranian adviser Mohammad Mohbar, a conservative figure, cautioned that a second attack on Tehran's military or petrochemical facilities would lead Iran to strike nine countries that cooperate with the United States in the Middle East. Tasnim, a semi-official news outlet linked to the Revolutionary Guards, published the remarks without listing the targeted nations. In a related comment, Revolutionary Guard representative Hossein Mohebbi said that the majority of American bases in the area are currently non-operational and that U.S. troops have been repositioned several hundred kilometres from Iran.

He argued that the United States, having entered the war with full force, can no longer afford a new conflict that offers no benefit. The remarks also referenced speculation about President Trump possibly avoiding attacks on Iran before upcoming elections, though future actions remain uncertain.