Iran warns US of retaliation if Israel storms southern Lebanon ridge

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Iran has warned the United States via Oman that it will retaliate if Israel launches a full-scale offensive on the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, where IRGC members are reportedly sheltering with Hezbollah fighters. The White House has rejected this account, while Israel has designated the ridge a primary operational focus and Hezbollah stated it controls the hill and will confront any advance.

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Iran has warned Washington that it will launch a major retaliatory attack if Israel mounts a full-scale offensive on the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, three officials briefed on the message told Reuters. Tehran delivered the warning through Oman in mid-August, according to two regional officials.

Iran warns US of retaliation if Israel storms southern Lebanon ridge

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