Iran Warns New Conflict With US Would 'Last Longer' As Washington Weighs Remaining Military Targets
Tehran cautions that any renewed hostilities would outlast previous clashes, as US officials debate potential strikes on remaining sites.
Geopolitical Tensions Escalaten
Top military and political officials in Tehran have issued stern warnings against any renewed military action by the United States, cautioning that a future conflict would likely outlast previous rounds of fighting and escape American control regarding its timing and conclusion.
Speaking through state media, army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia stated that any potential escalation would place the American leadership at a distinct disadvantage. "A potential future war could last longer than previous conflict, and the American president would not be in a position to dictate the timing or the conditions of its conclusion," Akraminia asserted.
The Strategic Flashpoint
The warnings follow remarks from Washington regarding remaining strategic targets. US President Donald Trump recently suggested that the military could swiftly neutralize remaining objectives, specifically pointing to suspected underground nuclear infrastructure such as the site known as Pickaxe Mountain.
Behind closed doors, high-level diplomatic and strategic maneuvers have intensified. Reports indicate that the US administration and Israeli leadership have engaged in direct discussions regarding the timeline of potential military operations versus ongoing diplomatic channels.
Tehran's Expanding Defense Doctrine
Reiterating a hardline stance, Revolutionary Guards spokesman Hossein Mohebbi echoed a written message from Iran's leadership, emphasizing that geographical barriers would not constrain a broader confrontation.
"In a conflict with America, there are no geographical limitations; a vast theatre has been defined for inflicting damage upon the enemy," Mohebbi stated.
Despite the rhetoric, diplomatic avenues have not entirely closed. Iranian officials acknowledged receiving communication from Washington aimed at reviving negotiations. However, Tehran maintains that strict prerequisites must be met—including the unfreezing of overseas assets, the cessation of naval blockades, the lifting of economic sanctions, and a complete halt to ongoing military campaigns—before normal diplomatic engagement or the full reopening of the vital Strait of Hormuz can resume.
Reporting by Gaurav Sen for Daily News 365.
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