Iran warns neighbors against being US 'defensive shield'
Iran has warned regional states against helping the US as Washington weighs possible "very hard" new strikes. Meanwhile, the Tehran-backed Houthis claim to have diverted eight Saudi tankers from the Red Sea. DW has more.
Iran's semi-official Mehr news agency denied Israeli claims that Tehran had asked the US to halt new strikes, calling it a "new lie." Iran's military remained on high alert and prepared for any eventuality. The Israeli military announced the killing of several Hezbollah fighters in a designated security zone in Lebanon. Hezbollah retaliated by firing rockets at Israel, triggering major Israeli airstrikes and a ground invasion.
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged US President Donald Trump to prioritize dialogue with Iran to de-escalate tensions and prevent a broader conflict. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that Tehran's armed forces would retaliate decisively to any act of aggression, blaming the US, Israel, and Gulf states for any new attacks.
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