Iran threatens war "beyond the region" if U.S. launches new attacks
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued a warning that any renewed U.S. or Israeli attacks would lead to retaliation that could extend beyond the region. This threat follows President Trump's recent consideration of military strikes against Iran, which he ultimately decided against after discussions with Persian Gulf allies. Meanwhile, China and Russia have called for a comprehensive ceasefire to prevent further escalation in the conflict.
- ▪Iran's IRGC threatened to retaliate against U.S. and Israeli attacks with consequences beyond the region.
- ▪President Trump was reportedly an hour away from ordering new strikes on Iran before being advised against it by allies.
- ▪China's President Xi Jinping emphasized the urgency of a comprehensive ceasefire during talks with Russia's Vladimir Putin.
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- ▪ Iran threatens war ‘beyond the region’ if US attacks — Straits Times — World
- ▪ Iran threatens to extend conflict ‘beyond the region’ if U.S. and Israel resume attacks — US Top News and Analysis
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Live Live Updates: Iran threatens to take war "beyond the region" if Trump orders new U.S. attacks By Frank Andrews Frank Andrews Journalist Frank Andrews is a CBS News journalist based in London. Read Full Bio Frank Andrews May 20, 2026 / 6:29 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google What to know about the Iran war today:Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to push the war "beyond the region" if the U.S. or Israel resume attacks, promising "crushing blows … in places you cannot even imagine."The threat comes after President Trump said he had been "an hour away" from ordering new strikes on Iran Monday evening before Persian Gulf allies asked him not to go ahead with the plans, citing progress in peace talks.China's President Xi Jinping told Russia's Vladimir Putin at a…
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