Iran says the entire region will turn into 'hell' if hostilities escalate

Apr 4, 2026, 20:23 GMT+1

Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya joint military command warned Israel and the United States that the region would "become hell" if hostilities escalate.

"The illusion of defeating the Islamic Republic of Iran will become a quagmire for your downfall," Ebrahim Zolfaghari said on Saturday.

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