Iran's Warning: Israel Must Be Stopped or Face Consequences

Iran has warned of "far-reaching consequences" if Israel's "war crimes and genocide" are not stopped, following reports that Tehran sent a message to Israel via the United Nations warning of a response if Israel carries out a ground offensive in the Gaza Strip. Israel is preparing for a ground assault against Iran-backed Hamas in retaliation for an attack by the Palestinian group, with Israeli jets and artillery subjecting Gaza to intense bombardment. The United States and international diplomacy are working to prevent the conflict from spilling over into Lebanon and sparking a regional war.