Iran threatens to expand war to 'Indian Ocean and beyond' if attacked again
Supreme Leader's adviser Yahya Rahim Safavi says Tehran has prepared for a possible renewed US-Israeli offensive.
Iran could expand the war to the Indian Ocean and beyond if the United States or Israel launches another attack, an adviser to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has warned.
Major-General Yahya Rahim Safavi made the remarks in a video released by Iran's semi-official Fars news agency, reports Al Jazeera.
"Since the conflict has spread from the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz to the Red Sea, it is possible that – in response to more war – the front will expand even further, reaching the Indian Ocean and perhaps beyond," Safavi said.
He said Iran's military had prepared plans for a worst-case scenario in the event of renewed US-Israeli attacks.
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Safavi also praised Yemen's Houthis, who he said had taken control of parts of the Red Sea coastline.
"For more than 100 years, Yemenis have stood up to any invading force that sought to encroach on their territorial integrity in any way," he said.
"If the Americans start a new war, a new front centred on the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait may open up before their very eyes," Safavi warned.
