Iran Warns of New Fronts Against US and Israel, but Unlikely to Follow Through

Iran's foreign minister, Hossein Amirabdollahian, warned that new fronts would open against the US if it continues to support Israel, escalating tensions amid fears of a wider regional war. Amirabdollahian denied Iran's involvement in recent attacks on US forces in Syria and Iraq, stating that the groups acted independently. He cautioned that the situation could spiral out of control if the killing of civilians in Gaza continues and urged the US to decide whether it wants to escalate the conflict. As Israel expands its ground operations in Gaza, there are concerns about the consequences of a full ground invasion and the potential for Hezbollah attacks from Lebanon. The UN General Assembly has called for a ceasefire, and Iran has advised Hamas to release civilian prisoners.