Iran says possible new war with US could expand to Indian Ocean
A senior military adviser said Iran's armed forces are prepared for worst-case scenarios in the event of renewed attacks, according to Anadolu Agency.
A senior Iranian military adviser has said that any new conflict between Iran and the United States could extend beyond the Middle East into the Indian Ocean, according to a report by Anadolu Agency.
The adviser said Iran's armed forces are prepared for a range of worst-case scenarios should the country come under renewed attack, without providing further operational details.
The remarks come amid periodic tension between Iran and the United States, with officials on both sides occasionally issuing warnings about the potential for military escalation. Anadolu Agency did not specify what might trigger such a conflict.
There was no immediate response from US officials to the comments.
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- Iran says possible new war with US could expand to Indian Ocean — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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