Iran has issued a stark warning to Israel and the United States over ongoing Israeli military operations in Lebanon, signalling the potential for direct regional escalation.

Ebrahim Azizi, chair of Iran’s parliamentary national security committee, posted on X (formerly Twitter) that if Israeli strikes in Lebanon do not stop, “the consequences will be severe for the Zionist regime and US forces in the region.”

He emphasised that Tehran is prepared for a military response, describing the threat as credible and “not empty.”

Meanwhile, Iran’s parliamentary speaker Bagher Ghalibaf also warned that continued Israeli attacks could derail ongoing negotiations and provoke direct Iranian action.

In a phone call with Lebanese parliament speaker Nabih Berri, Ghalibaf expressed solidarity with Hezbollah and Lebanese allies, posting on X: “If the Zionist regime’s crimes in Lebanon persist, we will not only stop the talks but will stand against them.”

He concluded with chants of “Long live the resistance! Long live the defence of the motherland! Long live the brotherhood of the Iranian and Lebanese nations!”

The statements come amid Israel’s ongoing military strikes in southern Lebanon, which have intensified fears of broader regional conflict.

Ghalibaf, a prominent hardliner and former commander in Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, plays a key role in shaping Tehran’s strategic messaging.

His remarks underscore Iran’s willingness to escalate support for allied groups despite ongoing efforts to stop hostilities and achieve a ceasefire.