Top Iranian military adviser warns conflict could spread to Indian Ocean

Major-General Yahya Rahim Safavi stated that Tehran could push the ongoing West Asia conflict all the way into the Indian Ocean if the United States or Israel launches a new attack. Safavi released this warning through a video statement published by the Fars news agency while an Iranian delegation attended the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The military official noted that fighting has already moved outward from the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz into the Red Sea, opening the door for further expansion. He also mentioned that the Iranian armed forces have drawn up complete plans for the worst-case scenario if military action resumes.

Official Remarks And Reactions

During the UNGA session, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called the United States a terrorist and the true bully of the Middle East. Pezeshkian declared that his country stays open to talks and diplomacy but refuses to accept any pressure or force. He stressed that Iranian resistance will only grow stronger under economic sanctions and pressure. Safavi also expressed support for Yemen-based Houthi rebels, praising their actions along the Red Sea coastline. The broader conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran started back in February, leading to a naval blockade by American forces and a virtual blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran.