Iran told Pakistan that if Israel does not halt its strikes in southern Lebanon, Tehran will respond by striking Israel directly, according to a single Iranian source. The warning adds a new diplomatic layer to the existing Iranian military threats over Lebanon.
A single Iranian source reported that Tehran has conveyed a direct warning to Pakistan: if Israel does not cease its strikes in southern Lebanon, Iran will retaliate by striking Israel directly. The message represents an escalation in Iran's diplomatic signaling, enlisting a third party to deliver a threat it has previously issued through official military channels and public statements.
As The Zioneer has reported in recent days, Iran has repeatedly warned Israel over operations in southern Lebanon — including IRGC statements threatening a 'harsher response' (June 8) and a 'decisive response' by the Armed Forces Joint Command (June 9), as well as a cryptic warning that 'if you return, we will return' (June 9). Those threats have so far remained at the declaratory level; no direct Iranian strike has followed.
The choice of Pakistan as an intermediary is notable and may reflect a diplomatic channel rather than a military one. It is unclear whether the warning to Pakistan represents a new operational directive or a further escalation of rhetoric. No official Pakistani or Israeli confirmation has been reported.
- StrongIran threatens direct strike on Israel if southern Lebanon operations continue
- DevelopingIran warns: any Israeli operation in southern Lebanon will draw a harsher response
- DevelopingIran announces end of operations against Israel, warns of retaliation if Israel strikes Lebanon
- StrongIran threatens: further Israeli aggression will expand Tehran's response
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