Iran warns US of retaliation if Israel storms Lebanon ridge

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Iran warned Washington it would carry out a major retaliatory attack if Israel launches a full-scale offensive on the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon. The warning was conveyed to Reuters by three officials who briefed on the message.

WHO: Iran

WHAT: Iran warned the US it would launch major retaliation if Israel mounts a full-scale offensive on the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon.

WHEN: Reported Sep 3, 2026 at 5:53 AM ET

WHERE: Lebanon

WHY: Cause not yet established.

How this story developed (showing 18 of 18 earlier reports)

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US Central Command denies Iran hit two Navy destroyers · Sep 9, 2026 at 9:13 AM ET
CENTCOM releases footage claiming Iranian ship sinking · Sep 9, 2026 at 3:08 AM ET
IRGC says it struck US destroyers DDG-119 and DDG-53 · Sep 9, 2026 at 12:08 AM ET
IRGC warns oil tankers off Kuwait, Bahrain will be targeted · Sep 8, 2026 at 9:09 PM ET
US strikes IRGC-linked Iranian tankers, official says · Sep 8, 2026 at 5:10 PM ET
Iran acting defence minister says Tehran can target US warships · Sep 8, 2026 at 12:08 AM ET
Ghalibaf warns US energy firms could face Iranian strikes · Sep 7, 2026 at 7:09 AM ET
Iran says it tested a new anti-ship missile over US ship · Sep 7, 2026 at 6:09 AM ET
Iran to impose restricted shipping zone near Hormuz · Sep 6, 2026 at 4:10 PM ET
Iran warns it may target South Korean assets over Hormuz · Sep 6, 2026 at 7:09 AM ET
Ghalibaf says Iran’s response to US attacks will be faster · Sep 6, 2026 at 6:09 AM ET
IRGC says it attacked six vessels near Strait of Hormuz · Sep 5, 2026 at 5:10 PM ET
Iran condemns US attacks on commercial vessels as war crimes · Sep 5, 2026 at 4:10 PM ET
Iran warns of broader strikes on US warships · Sep 5, 2026 at 3:10 PM ET
Iran warns “dark months” for US economy after attacks · Sep 3, 2026 at 9:11 AM ET
Iranian army warns response to US attacks will be widespread · Sep 2, 2026 at 4:10 AM ET
Iran warns of military response if US blockade intensifies · Sep 1, 2026 at 12:10 PM ET

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