Iran Warns of War Spillover
“The world should know that in case of the expansion of war, its harmful effects will not be limited only to the West Asia region; insecurity and instability can spread to other regions, even far away,” Araghchi said in a speech aired on state TV.
Israel has been waging a devastating war in the Gaza Strip against Palestinian militant group Hamas since it launched its shock attack on Israel in October 2023.
Israel has more recently shifted its focus to Lebanon, where it has been engaged in a full-fledged battle since September with Hezbollah, a Lebanese militant group.
On October 26, Israel conducted air strikes on military sites in Iran in response to Tehran’s October 1 attack on Israel, itself retaliation for the killing of Iran-backed militant leaders and a Revolutionary Guards general.
Iranian officials said Israel’s October 26 attack killed four soldiers and resulted in “limited damage” to radar systems. Iranian media also reported that a civilian was killed.
Tehran has since vowed to retaliate despite the US and Israel’s warning against it.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has maintained that a potential ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon could affect Iran’s response.
“If they (the Israelis) … accept a ceasefire and stop massacring the oppressed and innocent people of the region, it could affect the intensity and type of our response,” Pezeshkian said early this month.
On Thursday, an adviser to Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei cautioned against an impulsive response to Israel.
“Israel aims to bring the conflict to Iran. We must act wisely to avoid its trap and not react instinctively,” the adviser, Ali Larijani, told state television.
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