Iranian official threatens full-scale war escalation following US strikes
Mohsen Rezaee, a senior Iranian official, declared an end to diplomatic negotiations during active conflict, warning that continued US strikes will trigger a full-scale war. The statement marks a significant hardening of Tehran's rhetoric, though it remains unclear if this represents a formal shift in state policy or internal posturing.
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US-Iran Conflict Escalates with Direct Strikes and Regional Targeting
The US-Iran conflict has escalated significantly with confirmed reciprocal strikes near the Strait of Hormuz and sustained US military operations against Iranian logistics. Iran has initiated retaliatory strikes against US allies in the Gulf, including a confirmed attack on a Kuwaiti power facility and unverified claims of strikes on US military assets in Kuwait and Bahrain. The situation indicates a widening of the conflict beyond proxy engagements.