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Iran Warns War Could Expand Into Indian Ocean
An Iranian military adviser warned that the war could spread from the Middle East to the Indian Ocean.
He said this could happen if the United States or Israel attacks Iran again.
Iran says it has prepared plans for a very serious situation.
The adviser also pointed to fighting around the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
Yemen-based Houthi forces have taken control of parts of the Red Sea coastline, according to the reports.
Iran has supported the Houthis but says it is not directly fighting in Yemen.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country is willing to talk and negotiate.
However, he said Iran will not accept negotiations conducted through threats or force.
The reports do not include a response from the United States or Israel to Safavi's warning.
Yahya Rahim Safavi warned that further US or Israeli attacks could expand the conflict into the Indian Ocean and beyond.
Safavi said Iran has prepared military plans for a worst-case scenario if attacks against Tehran resume.
He said a new front could open around the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait.
The warning came as Iranian officials attended the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran was open to negotiations but would not accept pressure or force.
- Who
- Yahya Rahim Safavi, adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, issued the warning; President Masoud Pezeshkian also addressed the conflict.
- What
- Iran warned that the war could expand from the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Red Sea into the Indian Ocean if further attacks occur.
- Where
- The potential expansion would involve the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandab Strait, Indian Ocean, and possibly areas beyond them.
- When
- The warning was issued on Thursday, September 24, during the United Nations General Assembly session.
- Why
- Safavi said the expansion could occur in response to additional US or Israeli attacks.
Iranian Position
US-Israel Position
Negotiations and pressure
Iranian Position
Pezeshkian said Iran is willing to negotiate and pursue diplomacy, but not under threats, sanctions, or military pressure.
US-Israel Position
The articles describe continued US-Israeli military pressure but do not provide a direct statement from the United States or Israel on negotiations.
Risk of escalation
Iranian Position
Safavi warned that further attacks could open fronts around the Red Sea and extend the conflict to the Indian Ocean or beyond.
US-Israel Position
The articles report that US and Israeli attacks triggered the war but do not state their governments' positions on Safavi's escalation warning.
Key facts
- Warning source
- Yahya Rahim Safavi, an adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader
- Conflict areas cited
- Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Red Sea, Bab al-Mandab Strait, and Indian Ocean
- Iranian military posture
- Safavi said Iran has prepared plans for a worst-case scenario if attacks resume
- Iranian president
- Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran is ready for dialogue but rejects the language of force
- Houthi role
- The reports say Yemen-based Houthi forces control parts of the Red Sea coastline and have fought Saudi-backed forces
- Iranian position on Yemen
- Iran has provided military support to the Houthis but denies direct involvement in the Yemen conflict
- Diplomatic setting
- Iranian and US officials were holding talks in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly
Quotes
Major-General Yahya Rahim Safavi
Adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader and senior Iranian military official
“Since the conflict has spread from the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz to the Red Sea, it is possible that, in response to more war, the front will expand even further, reaching the Indian Ocean and perhaps beyond.”
indianexpress.com
deccanchronicle.com
wionews.com
“It must be understood by President Trump and those who seek to bully us that we are ready for dialogue and diplomacy and negotiations, but without the language of force.”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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