Iran warns US of wider war, says American interests are targets anywhere

Iran's army spokesman warned the United States that any new military confrontation would expand geographically beyond the Middle East, stating Tehran controls the war's outcome, not President Trump. Spokesman Mohammad Akrami Nia said American interests, facilities, and forces would be targets "anywhere" Iran can reach, adding Iran is shifting from a defensive to a more offensive military doctrine. He described any response as "immediate, overwhelming, and broader than before." Akrami Nia claimed a future war could last longer than previous conflicts, with Iran retaining initiative in determining its course and settlement, urging Washington and European allies to recognize this shift in Tehran's stance.