An Iranian intelligence source told the Fars news agency that Tehran is closely tracking all US troop movements in the region, on land and in the air. The source added that any military action against Iran launched from the territory or airspace of any state would be considered by Tehran as legitimate grounds to also strike that state.
In a new warning hours after previous Iranian threats against US allies in the Gulf, an intelligence source told Iran's semi-official Fars news agency on Wednesday that Tehran considers any state granting the US use of its territory or airspace for attacks on Iran a legitimate target for retaliation. The statement broadens earlier warnings from the Iranian Foreign Ministry and military commanders that have, over the past week, specifically cautioned Gulf states against cooperating with American strike plans.
This message follows a series of escalating exchanges. On June 8, President Trump said the US military is on alert regarding Iran. On June 9, US intelligence sources were reported tracking missile movements in western Iran, while the Israeli security establishment braced for a possible US strike. Earlier on Wednesday, an Iranian official warned of evacuations from Tehran. The Zioneer reported on June 10 that Iran's Foreign Ministry warned it would strike the source of any attack launched from regional states' territory.
Fars is a state-affiliated outlet whose reporting often reflects the Iranian regime's messaging. The source's claim extends the threat beyond Gulf states to any country in the region, without naming specific candidates. The US has not responded to the report. No independent verification of the source or the intelligence claim is available.
3 developments
- StrongIran warns US: if attacked, new American interests in the region will be targeted
- StrongIran threatens: further Israeli aggression will expand Tehran's response
- StrongIran warns US: 'any new adventure will be met with immediate response'
- DevelopingIran threatens decisive military response to US strikes, citing Trump deadline
Source and signal
- Internal intake