ASIATODAY.ID, TEHRAN – Tensions in the Middle East have entered a dangerous new phase.
Iranian military authorities have issued a stark warning to the United States and Israel, following a series of retaliatory strikes that unfolded within the past 24 hours.
A spokesperson for Iran’s Armed Forces General Staff, in a statement circulating on social media on Saturday (February 28, 2026), delivered a blunt ultimatum:
“We will give Israel and America a lesson they have never experienced in their history.”
Iran further warned that it is prepared to widen the scope of its attacks.
“Any base that assists the United States and Israel will become a target of the Iranian Armed Forces.”
The remarks signal a significant escalation that could potentially draw more countries into open conflict.
Israeli Strike on Tehran Triggers Fierce Response
The latest escalation follows reports that Israel carried out strikes on the Iranian capital, Tehran, early Saturday morning. Israeli authorities subsequently closed the country’s airspace and declared a state of emergency.
According to Associated Press, the strike occurred near the office of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. While official details on casualties or damage remain limited, the incident is being described as one of the most sensitive confrontations in recent years.
The strike has further inflamed long-standing hostilities between Iran and Israel, particularly amid ongoing disputes over regional security and geopolitical influence.
Iran Targets U.S. Military Bases in the Region
In retaliation, Iran reportedly launched strikes against several U.S. military installations across the Middle East.
The bases mentioned as potential targets include:
– Al Udeid Air Base
– Al Salem Air Base
– Al Dhafra Air Base
– Naval Support Activity Bahrain (home to the U.S. Fifth Fleet)
There has been no immediate official confirmation from Washington regarding the extent of damage or casualties. However, Iran’s warning that “any base assisting the U.S. and Israel” could be targeted has heightened concerns among Gulf nations hosting Western military facilities.
Risk of a Wider Regional War?
Iran’s vow of retaliation has intensified fears of a broader regional conflict. Countries hosting U.S. or allied forces now find themselves in a precarious position, as escalation could spread beyond bilateral confrontation.
If hostilities continue to intensify, the consequences could extend far beyond the battlefield — affecting global energy markets, critical shipping lanes, and financial stability worldwide.
The world now watches closely: is this brinkmanship, or the beginning of a full-scale regional war? (AT Network)
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