Ebrahim Rezaei warns that any attack would return the region and its infrastructure to the ‘Stone Age’
Tehran
Major General Abdollahi, commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, on Saturday accused the United States of accelerating efforts to expand conflict across the Middle East and warned Muslim countries against cooperating with Washington, Press TV reported.
In a post on X, Abdollahi claimed the US was pursuing “a path of widespread escalation in the regional war” as part of what he described as “a dangerous strategy aimed at expanding and imposing unlawful dominance across the entire region”.
He stated that Washington had demonstrated during the recent conflict with Iran that it would not “refrain from any act of aggression or destruction against the interests and resources of Muslim nations” in pursuit of its objectives.
Abdollahi also claimed the US was using the “capital, wealth, vital infrastructure, and strategic resources” of regional countries “as a defensive shield for its weakened military” while strengthening the security of Israel.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran, along with the brave sons of the nation in the Armed Forces and the Resistance Front, has proven that the balance of power in the region no longer follows its previous equations,” he said.
The Iranian commander further asserted that the US and Israel had failed to achieve their objectives against Iran and were now waging conflict “from behind the territory of Muslim countries”, shifting the burden of war onto governments across the region.
He urged Muslim countries to reassess their cooperation with Washington.
“Muslim countries must act with foresight, closely monitor America’s crimes, and reconsider cooperation with the US,” Abdollahi said.
“Otherwise, any country that serves as a defensive shield for the criminal and aggressor United States will burn in flames of war,” he added.
Iran parliament member warns of “Stone Age” consequences if Iran is attacked
Ebrahim Rezaei, a member of Iran’s Parliament National Security Commission, has warned that if Iran is attacked, it will return the entire region and its infrastructure to the “Stone Age”, Press TV reported.
Rezaei added, “It’s in your interest not to do anything foolish.”
Kuwait reserves right to “take all necessary measures” after drone attack
Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry has condemned Iran’s “continued aggression” following a drone attack earlier today that targeted “vital installations,” Al Jazeera reported.
The ministry said Iran’s attacks constitute a “flagrant violation” of Kuwait’s sovereignty and demonstrate a “determination to persist in a hostile approach”.
It added that Kuwait reserves the right to “take all necessary measures” to protect its security, interests and resources.
Kuwait downs Iranian drones targeting country’s north, Bubiyan Island
Kuwait said on Saturday that its armed forces destroyed Iranian drones after attacks targeted a government facility as well as civilian vehicles on Bubiyan Island, causing material damage but no casualties.
Defence Ministry spokesman Saud Al-Atwan said the armed forces had detected “hostile drones” in Kuwaiti airspace since early on Saturday and “dealt with and destroyed them.”
He said the “Iranian aggression” targeted several vital installations, including a government facility in northern Kuwait and vehicles belonging to a civilian company on the island.
Falling debris caused material damage, but no injuries were reported, Al-Atwan added.
The armed forces “remain on constant alert and are taking all necessary measures, in coordination with the relevant authorities, to protect Kuwait’s sovereignty and ensure the safety of citizens and residents,” he said.
Egypt says investigation into attack on 2 vessels at port ongoing
Egypt said on Saturday that investigations are underway into an incident targeting two vessels at port to identify the culprit.
In a statement, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said some foreign media outlets had recently published “inaccurate and false reports” about the incident.
“Investigations are still ongoing to determine all the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify the party responsible,” the ministry said.
It urged foreign media outlets and correspondents based in Egypt and abroad to verify information concerning Egyptian affairs and the incident and to rely on official sources.
Iran warns continued US maritime blockade could shut Strait of Hormuz, other waterways
The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council warned on Saturday that continuation of the US maritime blockade could lead to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and other strategic waterways.
According to a statement carried by state broadcaster IRIB, Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr said continued US “provocations” would not only further restrict the key Strait of Hormuz but also result in the closure of other maritime chokepoints.
He warned that the consequences of Washington’s actions would be borne by “the global economy, the energy market, and American voters,” likely pointing to looming US congressional elections this November, where higher prices and the unpopular war are top issues.
Kuwait says it destroyed hostile drones, Iranian attack targeted vital facilities
Kuwait’s army said on Saturday it had detected and destroyed hostile drones in the country’s airspace since dawn, and that what it described as an Iranian attack had targeted several vital facilities.
A government facility in northern Kuwait and civilian property belonging to a company on Bubiyan Island were hit, it said, adding that falling shrapnel caused material damage but no casualties.
Ghalibaf says Iran has won war but must strengthen future stability
Iranian Parliament Speaker and top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said Iran “has won the war”, but stressed that the country “must consolidate and cement this victory”, Al Jazeera reported.
Speaking at the Iranian Parliament Coordination Council, Ghalibaf also said the nation “must maintain hope for a bright future”, according to the Tasnim news agency.
He further emphasised that Iranian officials must first and foremost expand the executive authority and capacity of the supreme leader, saying that any efforts to build a strong Iran must begin at this point.
EU naval force says Italian frigate escorts merchant vessel safely through Red Sea
A merchant vessel safely passed through the Red Sea under the protection of the Italian frigate Bergamini, the European Union naval mission ASPIDES said on Saturday.
ASPIDES, the EU’s defensive maritime security operation in the Red Sea, did not identify the vessel or disclose its flag, ownership or cargo details.
