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Iran has issued a stark warning of a potential retaliatory strike against Israel within 48 hours should hostilities escalate, signaling a significant rise in regional tensions. According to Brics News, Iranian officials have stated their readiness to carry out heavy strategic missile attacks targeting key Israeli infrastructure if a new conflict breaks out.
The warning comes amid heightened hostilities across the Middle East, with Tehran accusing Tel Aviv of covert operations and aggression against Iranian interests in Syria, Lebanon, and within Iran itself. Iranian military commanders say they are “fully prepared” for a direct confrontation and that any “reckless move” by Israel will be met with a crippling response.
“Vital infrastructure will not be spared,” said an unnamed Iranian defense official. “We are ready to strike deep into Israeli territory with precision-guided missiles that can disable critical facilities within minutes.”
Israeli officials have not publicly responded to the threat but have previously warned Iran against intervening in ongoing regional conflicts. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated that Israel will not tolerate threats to its national security and will act preemptively if necessary.
International observers warn that rhetoric from both sides is increasing the risk of miscalculation. The United Nations has called for restraint and renewed diplomatic engagement to avoid a wider regional conflict.
The development follows Iran’s growing alliance with other anti-Western nations, including closer coordination with Russia and China under frameworks such as the BRICS bloc. Analysts believe Tehran may be leveraging this geopolitical shift to adopt a more assertive military posture.
Military analysts warn that if Iran makes good on its threat, the consequences could destabilize the region for years, drawing in global powers and further inflaming an already volatile situation in the Middle East.
Efforts by intermediaries including Qatar, Turkey, and the EU to de-escalate tensions are reportedly underway behind the scenes. However, as the 48-hour window approaches, the risk of a broader military confrontation continues to mount.
