Iran warns US of regional escalation ahead of Netanyahu's Washington visit
Iran's army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia stated that Iran has halted retaliatory operations in the Gulf but warned the US that continued attacks would expand the conflict across the region, according to Al Jazeera English. The warning came ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington. Per the Iranian military statement, the pause in operations represents a defined position contingent on US military restraint.
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- ✓Iran's army issued a warning about potential regional escalation. (Source: Al Jazeera English)
- ✓The warning was made ahead of Netanyahu's US visit. (Source: Al Jazeera English)
- ✓Army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia delivered the statement. (Source: Al Jazeera English)
~ Interpretation
- ~Iran characterized its halt in operations as conditional on US military restraint. (Source: Al Jazeera reporting of Iranian military statement)
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