Iran warns US against entering war, says 'all options' ready

Tehran would respond forcefully if the United States intervenes directly in support of Israel, Iran’s deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Thursday,

“Iran will have no other option but to use its tools to teach aggressors a lesson,” he said, according to state media.

Iran’s military command “has all necessary options on the table,” Gharibabadi added, urging Washington to stay out of the conflict.

“Our recommendation to the US is to at least stand by if they do not wish to stop Israel’s aggression,” he said, amid escalating attacks between Tehran and Tel Aviv.