New Delhi: Iran’s military on Tuesday warned that it could open new fronts against the US if attacks on the country resume, amid heightened tensions linked to stalled diplomatic negotiations and ongoing regional instability.
An Iranian Army spokesperson, Mohammad Akraminia, said the military would respond strongly if any renewed aggression was launched against Iran.
The warning comes as reports suggest that US President Donald Trump is considering the possibility of restarting military operations against Iran, even as diplomatic discussions remain inconclusive.
Officials in the region have indicated that Iran has presented a new proposal aimed at ending the prolonged conflict in the Middle East. At the same time, Trump has stated that planned military strikes were paused to allow space for continued negotiations, according to theguardian.com.
Despite periodic statements from the US president on social media suggesting both threats and potential progress toward a deal, there has been no confirmed breakthrough in the stalled talks related to the conflict and nuclear concerns.
A ceasefire currently in place has reduced large-scale violence following weeks of airstrikes and retaliatory actions involving the US, Israel, and Iran. However, reports indicate that the situation remains fragile, with some Israeli media suggesting that a resumption of hostilities remains possible.
In a social media post, Trump reportedly said he had been urged by leaders of several Gulf countries to delay a planned military attack on Iran, which he claimed was scheduled for the following day.
He stated that these leaders had pointed to ongoing negotiations that could lead to a more acceptable agreement for the US and prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
He further indicated that while the immediate strike had been postponed, military forces had been instructed to remain ready for a large-scale response at short notice.
Separately, Iran’s foreign military spokesperson Esmail Baghaei reportedly stated that Pakistan had conveyed Tehran’s latest proposal to the US.
In the aviation sector, British Airways has delayed the resumption of flights to Dubai, Doha, and Tel Aviv by a month, now targeting August 1 for restart, citing continued disruptions linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
