Iran’s army says Israel must halt Lebanon attacks, refrain from responding to its missile attacks or face ‘blows’

Illustrative: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on February 16, 2026, shows troops standing at attention during the IRGC's drill in the Persian Gulf. (Sepahnews via AP/ File)
Illustrative: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on February 16, 2026, shows troops standing at attention during the IRGC's drill in the Persian Gulf. (Sepahnews via AP/ File)

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran’s military central command says the Israel Defense Forces must stop its attacks on Lebanon, and if it expands its attacks or responds to Iran’s actions, it will face “more crushing and regretful blows,” following its initial ballistic missile attacks on northern Israel.

“We had previously warned that if the crimes in the Dahiyeh area of Beirut expand, we will attack targets in the occupied territories,” says General Ali Abollahi, the head of the Khatam al-Anbiya command.

AFP contributed to this report.

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