Iran warns against 'flames of war' amid US strike threats on energy sites
Iranian media said a retaliation plan is ready after US media reports suggested a potential imminent attack against civilian energy sites. Tehran called for the escalating tension not to be allowed to turn into full-scale war.
Iranian state media said a retaliation plan is ready after reports in US media suggested a potential attack against civilian energy sites could be imminent. The statement comes amid a fresh escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran.
Iranian officials said any strike would not go unanswered, while calling on all sides not to let the "flames of war" spread further. A potential conflict targeting energy infrastructure in the region is expected to unsettle global markets.
The latest exchange adds to weeks of mutual threats and warnings between the two sides. It remains unclear whether diplomatic channels are currently active to de-escalate the standoff.
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