Iranian official warns US bombing could trigger full-scale war

Mohsen Rezaee, a senior Iranian military figure and former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, warned that continued U.S. bombing campaigns against Iranian targets would trigger a full‑scale war. In a statement released by Tehran’s foreign ministry, Rezaee said that the Iranian government would respond with “maximum force” if the United States persisted in its strikes, citing the need to protect national sovereignty and deter external aggression.

Rezaee’s remarks come amid a series of U.S. drone and missile attacks on Iranian military installations and strategic sites, which Tehran has repeatedly condemned as violations of international law. The warning follows earlier threats from Iranian officials that the country would retaliate against any further U.S. military action, and it underscores the heightened risk of a broader conflict in the region. Analysts note that such statements may prompt both sides to intensify diplomatic efforts to avoid escalation, while also signaling Iran’s readiness to defend itself against perceived external threats.

The Iranian government’s stance signals a shift toward a more confrontational posture, potentially complicating ongoing negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program and regional security. While the U.S. has maintained that its strikes target military infrastructure, Tehran’s threat of a full‑scale war raises concerns about the stability of the Middle East and the possibility of a wider military confrontation.