Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps officials told the New York Times that if American strikes on Iranian territory continue and intensify, Iran will attack Israel, which it described as a 'US client state.' The threat comes amid ongoing US military operations in Iran. No specific targets or timeline were detailed.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued an official threat to attack Israel if the United States continues its military strikes on Iranian territory, according to a statement reported by the New York Times. IRGC officials told the newspaper that continued and escalating American strikes would prompt Iran to strike Israel, which they described as a 'US client state.' The statement also accused Israel of feeding false information to the US that has led to strikes on food factories and industrial areas. No specific timing, targets, or method of attack were disclosed.
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