By DAYO ADESULU
Tehran, Iran – Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has issued a stern warning to the United States, declaring that Iran and its regional allies will deliver “unforgettable lessons” to Washington as the conflict between the two countries intensifies across the Middle East.
The warning comes after the United States confirmed its first military fatalities since hostilities with Iran resumed. According to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), two American service members were killed while defending against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks in Jordan, while another soldier remains missing.
In a statement broadcast on Iranian state television on Saturday, Khamenei accused Washington of violating previous agreements and abandoning diplomatic commitments.
“Now that the American enemy seeks to incite war and bear its most serious consequences, it should know that the dear Iranian nation and the Axis of Resistance have unforgettable lessons to offer it,” he declared.
Iran Expands Military Operations
Iran has widened its military campaign beyond direct confrontations with U.S. forces, launching strikes on critical infrastructure across the Gulf.
Authorities in Kuwait reported that Iranian missiles struck an oil facility as well as power and water infrastructure, while Bahrain said its air defence systems intercepted multiple incoming missiles.
The Iranian military also claimed responsibility for attacks targeting U.S.-linked military facilities in Bahrain and Jordan, including fuel storage tanks at Jordan’s Al-Azraq Air Base.
Jordanian officials said their air defence units intercepted several missiles over the past two days.
Military Adviser Warns of Full-Scale Offensive
Adding to the growing tension, senior Iranian military adviser Major General Mohsen Rezaei warned that Tehran is prepared to abandon its previous strategy of proportional retaliation.
According to Iranian state media, Rezaei said:
“Iran will no longer limit itself to retaliatory, like-for-like responses.”
He warned that a full-scale offensive could begin if American strikes continue in the coming days.
Civilian Infrastructure Under Attack
Iran says recent U.S. strikes have targeted civilian infrastructure, including airports, railway stations, bridges, electricity facilities and water desalination plants.
Iranian authorities reported that attacks in Hormozgan Province left several people dead and injured, while officials in Khuzestan claimed dozens of locations had been struck over the past ten days.
The government has urged citizens to reduce electricity consumption after damage to parts of the national power grid.
Humanitarian Concerns Mount
Iran’s Health Ministry says at least 50 people have been killed and more than 500 wounded since the latest round of fighting began.
In Kuwait, residents have reportedly rushed to buy bottled water and food supplies amid fears that continued attacks on infrastructure could disrupt essential services.
Diplomatic Efforts Stall
Hopes of reviving diplomacy appear increasingly remote after both Tehran and Washington accused each other of violating a previous memorandum of understanding intended to ease tensions.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said the United States had abandoned all of its commitments, insisting Iran would no longer honour the agreement either.
Meanwhile, analysts warn that both countries continue to escalate the conflict despite recognising the enormous risks of a wider regional war.
The renewed fighting follows weeks of clashes around the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic global shipping route whose security remains central to the conflict.
