Event Brief
Iran says it will escalate counterstrikes if US attacks
By The BriefBrief · Sources (19)
Filed: Sep 10, 2026 at 4:06 AM ET
Summary: Iran is ready to intensify its conflict with the US and will escalate counterstrikes if the US continues attacking Iranian territory and infrastructure, a senior Islamic Republic official said. US President Donald Trump downplayed concerns about rising oil prices and the war with Iran.
WHO: A senior official from the Islamic Republic of Iran; Donald Trump
WHAT: Iranian official said Iran will escalate counterstrikes if the US continues attacking its territory and infrastructure; Trump downplayed concerns about oil prices and the war with Iran.
WHEN: Sep 10, 2026 at 1:35 AM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: Iran’s escalation warning was triggered by the condition that the US continues attacking Iranian territory and infrastructure.
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