Iranian security source to Al-Mayadeen: any attack will meet immediate, expanded response

An Iranian security source told the Lebanese Al-Mayadeen channel that Tehran would respond immediately and with greater force to any attack, and welcomed rising oil prices if US President Trump pursues strikes, according to the report.

The statement was carried by the Lebanese Al-Mayadeen channel, citing an unnamed Iranian security source. The source stated that Iran would respond immediately and more broadly to any attack, and that it welcomes oil price increases if Trump chooses escalation. The warning comes amid heightened tensions between the US and Iran.

2 developments

1. 2 hours ago · 01:21 · 9 JulLatest

   Iranian source adds that rising oil prices are welcome.

2. 01:18 · 9 Jul

   Iranian security source to Al-Mayadeen: any attack will meet immediate, expanded response

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