Iran has warned the United States and its regional allies against resuming hostile actions, threatening sustained and “painful” retaliation against American bases, interests and other strategic targets across the Middle East if new attacks are launched.
The warning comes as US President Donald Trump says he is in a “deciding mode” over Iran, with military action, increased economic pressure or a possible deal among the options under consideration. Trump has also warned that “very big things” could happen in the near future.
Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters, which oversees the country’s armed forces, said Tehran had received information indicating that the United States was preparing to resume strikes.
The Iranian military command warned that any renewed US assault would trigger sustained retaliation against American bases and interests in the region.
It also cautioned countries that provide territory or facilities to support possible US operations, saying they would be considered accomplices and could face an Iranian response.
Tehran accused Washington and its allies of seeking to create what it described as “false gains” from the conflict and claimed that certain regional countries had given the United States a “green light” during discussions held in a European capital.
Iran also accused neighbouring countries of pursuing a double-standard policy by supporting what it described as months of aggression.
The latest threats have further heightened tensions across the region following renewed fighting involving Yemen’s Houthi movement and Saudi Arabia.
The escalation has also raised concerns over key regional waterways, including the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, both vital routes for global energy and commercial shipping.
On Monday, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said its aerospace force had tracked and destroyed another US military MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz, adding another flashpoint to the already tense confrontation.
Trump, speaking to Fox News, said he was in a “deciding mode” over Iran and suggested that Washington was considering several possible paths, including further military action, economic pressure or reaching a deal.
He also indicated that he remained open to meeting Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during the United Nations General Assembly in New York this week.
The US has meanwhile heightened its security warnings for citizens in Iran and across the region.
The US Virtual Embassy in Iran urged American citizens to leave the country immediately and warned of possible flight cancellations, airspace closures and other travel disruptions as regional tensions continue to rise.
The warning follows broader US security alerts concerning the possibility of an unforeseen escalation in the Middle East, amid renewed Houthi attacks and growing tensions involving Saudi Arabia and other regional actors.
With Iran threatening retaliation and Trump weighing his next move, the latest developments have placed the region on heightened alert, while diplomatic efforts remain possible alongside the threat of renewed military confrontation.