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Iran warns it will initiate attacks on US forces, not just retaliate
Tagesschau·IR · US·3 days ago
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei publicly blamed the United States for initiating a war while expecting the international community to bear the costs, framing Iran as a scapegoat. The statement reflects heightened rhetorical escalation amid ongoing tensions, though no specific military actions are detailed. This rhetoric may signal a hardening of Iran's diplomatic stance, potentially complicating any de-escalation efforts.