Iranian MP warns retaliation will not be limited to region

Ebrahim Rezaei, a member of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, has issued a stark warning that any retaliation to a potential enemy attack would extend beyond the Persian Gulf region. In a statement posted on his social media account, Rezaei wrote: "The response to a potential enemy attack will not be limited to the Persian Gulf area. We will respond to all enemy bases and to the source of the attacks, from wherever they originate."

This statement comes amid weeks of escalating military exchanges between Iranian and U.S. forces. Iran has reportedly struck American bases across the Persian Gulf and beyond, while U.S. forces have continued to hit Iranian territory. The situation has further intensified with Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, a critical waterway for global oil transportation.

Rezaei's remarks underscore Iran's determination to retaliate broadly if attacked, signaling that no U.S. base or origin of attack would be safe. He emphasized that Iran's operations would persist until U.S. military interference in the region ends.

The warning reflects the heightened tensions between the two nations, with both sides engaging in military actions that have raised concerns about a broader conflict. The international community has been closely monitoring the situation, given the potential impact on global energy supplies and regional stability.

According to Mehr News Agency (MNA), Rezaei's statement was made on his social media, and the agency reported that Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz and will continue its operations until U.S. military interference ceases. The report did not provide additional details on specific military actions or timelines.