Iran warned it will enter an 'offensive and destructive' phase if US strikes continue for another two to three days, threatening to intensify missile and drone attacks, expand military operations, and target US bases.

Strait of Hormuz

Who

Iran, US, Mohsen Rezaei

What

When

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 03:31:40 GMT · 2h 27m ago

Where

Strait of Hormuz ·

Why

Iran stated it would escalate its response if US strikes continued.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

Iran's threats indicate a potential for increased military operations and regional escalation, including targeting US bases and expanding missile and drone attacks.

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Free Press Journal
https://www.freepressjournal.in/world/us-bases-wont-be-safe-iran-threatens-offensive-destructive-phase-if-american-strikes-continue-warns-of-wider-regional-escalation-video
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