Iran threatens to extend conflict ‘beyond the region’ if U.S. and Israel resume attacks

Published on 5/20/2026, 9:25:59 AM

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Motorists drive vehicles near a large political banner, depicting missiles being fired behind Iranian demonstrators in solidarity with the government, at Valiasr Square in Tehran on April 6, 2026. Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard on Wednesday issued a strongly worded statement threatening to extend the Middle East conflict "beyond the region" if the U.S.
and Israel resume attacks against Tehran.
In the event the aggression against Iran is repeated, "the regional war that was promised will this time be extended beyond the region, and our crushing blows will bring you to ruin in places you cannot imagine," Iran's Revolutionary Guard said, according to a statement reported by the country's semi-official Mehr news agency.
The comments come shortly after some mixed messages from the Trump administration on the prospect of a deal to resolve the Iran war.
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Quick context: Motorists drive vehicles near a large political banner, depicting missiles being fired behind Iranian demonstrators in solidarity with the government, at Valiasr Square in Tehran on April 6, 2026.

Published May 20, 2026.

📌 Source: CNBC

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