Iran's Retaliation Threat

Iran's President Raisi has vowed a "severe response" to any attack on Iranian soil by the United States or its allies, following recent heightened tensions in the Middle East. This warning comes amid ongoing attacks by Iranian-backed militant groups on US forces in Iraq and Syria and the US retaliatory strikes. Iran denies direct involvement in these attacks but expresses support for groups acting against US interests in the region. The increased tensions are also related to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Iranian leaders condemn the United States for its support of Israel and accuse it of fueling the conflict. While Iran maintains it doesn’t seek to expand the conflict, it asserts its right to defend itself. Western officials fear the Israeli-Hamas war could escalate into a wider regional conflict, potentially drawing in other actors like Iran and its proxies. The US has deployed additional military assets to the region as a deterrent and to protect its forces. The Biden administration has repeatedly warned Iran against escalating the situation and reaffirmed its commitment to defending its interests and allies in the region. find the original article here: https://www.yahoo.com/news/iran-says-strike-back-us-185216517.html