Iran Threatens US and Israeli Targets in Case of Escalation

A senior Iranian regime official has warned that in the event of further military confrontation, Iran will remove its self-imposed restrictions and consider American and Israeli targets legitimate for attack. Speaking to the pro-Iranian outlet Al Mayadeen, the unnamed official threatened that Iran would not distinguish between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump in a military escalation scenario. He stated that American support for an Israeli attack against Iran would result in a response targeting both nations.

The official asserted that Tehran has already demonstrated Netanyahu's influence on Trump's decisions and would not differentiate between the two leaders during any military escalation. He further clarified that if Iran is attacked, it will no longer consider itself bound by past limitations and restraint. "Trump's support for any aggression that Netanyahu might carry out against Iran means we will target American and Zionist interests without distinction," the official threatened, adding that Iranian and U.S. interests would be viewed as legitimate targets to protect Iran's own interests. "Everyone should be aware that Iran will not distinguish between the U.S. and the Zionist entity in any military aggression against it. Everyone must understand that there is no limit to the scope and nature of targets and interests that will be attacked in any situation of aggression against Iran," he warned.

The official also commented on statements by U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, suggesting they reflect deep divisions within the American administration regarding strategic decisions. He claimed Trump is pursuing a path not agreed upon by the rest of the administration and is expected to pay a price for it. The official further alleged that Netanyahu's personal influence on the U.S. President is causing Trump to be willing to do anything to help the Prime Minister avoid electoral defeat.

These threats come amid heightened tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States. Tehran aims to signal that any Israeli attack with American backing could broaden the conflict and harm Washington's interests in the region. Recent reports have also included Iranian threats to expand attacks on infrastructure and assets linked to the U.S. and other countries in the event of renewed warfare.