Ebrahim Rezaei warns that any attack would return the region and its infrastructure to the \u2018Stone Age\u2019
\n Tehran
\nMajor General Abdollahi, commander of Iran\u2019s 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.
\nIn a post on X, Abdollahi claimed the US was pursuing \u201ca path of widespread escalation in the regional war\u201d as part of what he described as \u201ca dangerous strategy aimed at expanding and imposing unlawful dominance across the entire region\u201d.
\nHe stated that Washington had demonstrated during the recent conflict with Iran that it would not \u201crefrain from any act of aggression or destruction against the interests and resources of Muslim nations\u201d in pursuit of its objectives.
\nAbdollahi also claimed the US was using the \u201ccapital, wealth, vital infrastructure, and strategic resources\u201d of regional countries \u201cas a defensive shield for its weakened military\u201d while strengthening the security of Israel.
\n\u201cThe 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,\u201d he said.
\nThe Iranian commander further asserted that the US and Israel had failed to achieve their objectives against Iran and were now waging conflict \u201cfrom behind the territory of Muslim countries\u201d, shifting the burden of war onto governments across the region.
\nHe urged Muslim countries to reassess their cooperation with Washington.
\n\u201cMuslim countries must act with foresight, closely monitor America\u2019s crimes, and reconsider cooperation with the US,\u201d Abdollahi said.
\n\u201cOtherwise, any country that serves as a defensive shield for the criminal and aggressor United States will burn in flames of war,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Iran parliament member warns of \u201cStone Age\u201d consequences if Iran is attacked
\nEbrahim Rezaei, a member of Iran\u2019s Parliament National Security Commission, has warned that if Iran is attacked, it will return the entire region and its infrastructure to the \u201cStone Age\u201d, Press TV reported.
\nRezaei added, \u201cIt\u2019s in your interest not to do anything foolish.\u201d<\/p>\n
Kuwait reserves right to \u201ctake all necessary measures\u201d after drone attack
\nKuwait\u2019s Foreign Ministry has condemned Iran\u2019s \u201ccontinued aggression\u201d following a drone attack earlier today that targeted \u201cvital installations,\u201d Al Jazeera reported.
\nThe ministry said Iran\u2019s attacks constitute a \u201cflagrant violation\u201d of Kuwait\u2019s sovereignty and demonstrate a \u201cdetermination to persist in a hostile approach\u201d.
\nIt added that Kuwait reserves the right to \u201ctake all necessary measures\u201d to protect its security, interests and resources.<\/p>\n
Kuwait downs Iranian drones targeting country\u2019s north, Bubiyan Island
\nKuwait 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.
\nDefence Ministry spokesman Saud Al-Atwan said the armed forces had detected \u201chostile drones\u201d in Kuwaiti airspace since early on Saturday and \u201cdealt with and destroyed them.\u201d
\nHe said the \u201cIranian aggression\u201d targeted several vital installations, including a government facility in northern Kuwait and vehicles belonging to a civilian company on the island.
\nFalling debris caused material damage, but no injuries were reported, Al-Atwan added.
\nThe armed forces \u201cremain on constant alert and are taking all necessary measures, in coordination with the relevant authorities, to protect Kuwait\u2019s sovereignty and ensure the safety of citizens and residents,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Egypt says investigation into attack on 2 vessels at port ongoing
\nEgypt said on Saturday that investigations are underway into an incident targeting two vessels at port to identify the culprit.
\nIn a statement, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said some foreign media outlets had recently published \u201cinaccurate and false reports\u201d about the incident.
\n\u201cInvestigations are still ongoing to determine all the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify the party responsible,\u201d the ministry said.
\nIt 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.<\/p>\n
Iran warns continued US maritime blockade could shut Strait of Hormuz, other waterways
\nThe secretary of Iran\u2019s 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.
\nAccording to a statement carried by state broadcaster IRIB, Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr said continued US \u201cprovocations\u201d would not only further restrict the key Strait of Hormuz but also result in the closure of other maritime chokepoints.
\nHe warned that the consequences of Washington\u2019s actions would be borne by \u201cthe global economy, the energy market, and American voters,\u201d likely pointing to looming US congressional elections this November, where higher prices and the unpopular war are top issues.<\/p>\n
Kuwait says it destroyed hostile drones, Iranian attack targeted vital facilities
\nKuwait\u2019s army said on Saturday it had detected and destroyed hostile drones in the country\u2019s airspace since dawn, and that what it described as an Iranian attack had targeted several vital facilities.
\nA 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.<\/p>\n
Ghalibaf says Iran has won war but must strengthen future stability
\nIranian Parliament Speaker and top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said Iran \u201chas won the war\u201d, but stressed that the country \u201cmust consolidate and cement this victory\u201d, Al Jazeera reported.
\nSpeaking at the Iranian Parliament Coordination Council, Ghalibaf also said the nation \u201cmust maintain hope for a bright future\u201d, according to the Tasnim news agency.
\nHe 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.<\/p>\n
EU naval force says Italian frigate escorts merchant vessel safely through Red Sea
\nA 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.
\nASPIDES, the EU\u2019s defensive maritime security operation in the Red Sea, did not identify the vessel or disclose its flag, ownership or cargo details.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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