conflictThursday, September 3, 20268 sources

Iran Warns US of Major Retaliation if Israel Attacks Hezbollah-Held Ridge in Southern Lebanon

Iran issued a direct warning to the United States that it would retaliate with major force if Israel launched an attack on the Hezbollah-held ridge of Mount Ali al-Taher in southern Lebanon. The warning, conveyed through intermediaries in mid-August, comes as the regional conflict enters its seventh month. The strategic location, where Iranian and Hezbollah forces are stationed, is a focal point of the ongoing war.

Iran warned the United States that it would respond decisively to any Israeli attack on the strategic height of Ali-eth-Taher in southern Lebanon, where Iranian soldiers are stationed alongside Hezbollah fighters. The warning was conveyed through intermediaries in mid-August, according to multiple sources. The ridge, known as Mount Ali al-Taher, is a critical position in the region, and its capture or attack would have significant strategic implications. The warning was reported by multiple outlets, including Reuters, Al Arabiya, and Ynet, with some specifying that the message was delivered last month. The United States has not publicly responded to the warning, though it has expressed concerns about the escalating conflict. The ongoing war in the region has entered its seventh month, with tensions rising between Israel, Hezbollah, and Iran. The specific details of the warning and its delivery remain consistent across sources, though the exact timing and method of communication are not fully elaborated.

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IndependentAl ArabiyaSep 3, 01:21 PM
Iran warns US against Israeli attack on south Lebanon ridge held by Hezbollah, sources say - Al Arabiya English

Iran warns US against Israeli attack on south Lebanon ridge held by Hezbollah, sources say  Al Arabiya English

IndependentAl ArabiyaSep 3, 01:21 PM
Iran warns US against Israeli attack on south Lebanon ridge held by Hezbollah, sources say - english.alarabiya.net

Iran warns US against Israeli attack on south Lebanon ridge held by Hezbollah, sources say  english.alarabiya.net

WireANNASep 3, 01:06 PM
Iran Ready to Respond with Force to Resumption of Israeli Offensives in Lebanon

Iran warned the US of its readiness to respond decisively in the event of a large-scale Israeli offensive on the strategic height of Ali-eth-Taher in southern Lebanon. As reported by Reuters on September third, Iranian military forces are stationed in this area together with militants of the group 'Hezbollah'. According to three informed sources, the warning was conveyed by Tehran through intermediaries in mid-August. The official White House representative [...]

WireMa'an News AgencySep 3, 12:52 PM
Iran warns Washington: We will respond strongly if Israel attacks Mount Ali al-Taher in southern Lebanon

Bethlehem - Ma'aruf - Three officials briefed Reuters said Iran warned the United States that it would respond strongly to any Israeli attack on Mount Ali al-Taher in southern Lebanon, where Iranian soldiers are stationed alongside fighters from Hezbollah. The message, delivered last month, highlights the continued direct Iranian involvement in the ground fighting in southern Lebanon and its readiness to retaliate against Israeli attacks there, as the ongoing war in the region enters its seventh month. Security sources in Lebanon say it is believed that Hezbollah has established a center...

IndependentBdnews24Sep 3, 12:14 PM
Iran warns US against Israeli attack on south Lebanon ridge held by Hezbollah, sources say - bdnews24.com

Iran warns US against Israeli attack on south Lebanon ridge held by Hezbollah, sources say bdnews24.com

IndependentYnetSep 3, 11:50 AM
Report: Iran warned 'it will respond forcefully' to Israeli attack on Ali Taher ridge in Lebanon - Ynetnews

Report: Iran warned 'it will respond forcefully' to Israeli attack on Ali Taher ridge in Lebanon  Ynetnews

IndependentYnetSep 3, 11:39 AM
Report: Iran warns US of major retaliation if Israel storms Hezbollah-held ridge in Lebanon - Ynetnews

Report: Iran warns US of major retaliation if Israel storms Hezbollah-held ridge in Lebanon  Ynetnews

WireReutersSep 3, 11:17 AM
Iran warns US against Israeli attack on south Lebanon ridge held by Hezbollah, sources say - Reuters

Iran warns US against Israeli attack on south Lebanon ridge held by Hezbollah, sources say  Reuters