Iranian chief of staff warns of strong response to any Israeli attack

Iran's chief of staff, Major General Ali Abdollahi, has threatened Israel with a forceful response to any new attack or war.

• Abdollahi warned that a new war against Iran would extend beyond a single party.
• He said Iran will respond forcefully to any assault, whether it occurs before or after the US elections.
• Abdollahi stated any Israeli move, made by direct Israeli decision or American push, will meet an immediate strong response targeting American interests.
• He urged countries hosting US forces to recognize that American presence is the cause of regional insecurity, and said Israel faces a strong response if it miscalculates.