Iran Warns U.S. Bases and Israel Will Be “Legitimate Targets” if America Strikes Over Protests
Iran confirmed a stark warning to the United States and Israel, saying U.S. military forces and Israeli targets would be “legitimate targets” if Washington launches strikes in response to the violent crackdown on nationwide protests, raising the stakes in an already tense standoff.
The threat from Iran’s Parliament Speaker came as demonstrators flooded Tehran and other cities, challenging the Islamic Republic amid reports of heavy casualties and thousands detained under a government-imposed blackout.
Reuters reports Qalibaf said Iran would retaliate against U.S. bases and Israeli interests in the region should America use force in defense of protesters, a message that drew shouts of “Death to America” inside parliament.
That message complicates U.S. President Donald Trump’s position, as he weighs military and economic options while also saying Iran has sought talks through intermediaries.
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“Iran will respond decisively to any attack on its sovereign territory,” said an Iranian official quoted in state media.
The warnings matter because they signal Tehran’s willingness to broaden conflict beyond its borders if pressured, heightening risks for U.S. forces and Middle East allies.
Diplomats and military planners are reportedly reassessing regional deployments amid the rhetoric.
What happens next depends on whether Washington chooses military action, escalates sanctions, or pursues diplomacy.
Closing days ahead will likely see intensified negotiation efforts amid mounting international concern.
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