TEHRAN — General Yahya Rahim, a military adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, has warned that Iran could respond with a broader military strategy if the United States resumes direct hostilities against Tehran.
Speaking in comments reported by Al Jazeera, Rahim said Iran had prepared what he described as an unexpected plan for any renewed U.S. military involvement.
“If the United States returns to the war, Iran has prepared a surprise plan, and the conflict will be opened on new fronts beyond the region.”
Rahim did not provide specific details about the nature or location of the potential new fronts.
His comments come amid continued tensions between Iran and the United States and wider instability across the Middle East. Iranian officials have repeatedly warned that renewed military confrontation could result in a broader escalation.
The warning also comes as regional governments remain concerned about the potential impact of direct U.S.-Iran hostilities on shipping routes, energy infrastructure and security across the Middle East.
Washington has not, in the information cited, publicly responded to Rahim’s latest comments.
Any renewed confrontation between the two countries could carry wider regional consequences, particularly if additional actors become involved or if fighting expands beyond the existing areas of tension.
For now, Rahim’s statement represents a warning from an Iranian military adviser, while the details of the alleged plan and the potential locations of any new fronts remain undisclosed.
