Iran Warns of Retaliation Against US Bases

Iran has issued a warning that it will hit US bases across the region if the US continues its aggression. This threat comes just hours after President Masoud Pezeshkian’s televised apology to Gulf neighbors, in which he stated that Iran would not attack neighboring countries unless they were used to launch attacks against Iran.

Potential Consequences

The potential consequences of Iran’s threat are severe and could lead to a rapid escalation of the US-Iran confrontation. This could result in increased missile-defense activity, broader regional destabilization, civilian casualties, and humanitarian fallout. The US has historically responded to attacks on its forces within 24-48 hours, which could involve air strikes on Iranian missile sites, naval assets in the Strait of Hormuz, or cyber operations.

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