
Iran Warns US-Israel Retaliation, Ghalibaf Declares Readiness To Repel
Key Takeaways
- Ghalibaf says the conflict is Israel’s war and Iran will retaliate decisively.
- Iran pledges to defend its territory against US-Israel aggression.
- International voices warn of wider war risk amid the crisis.
Ghalibaf Declares Readiness
Ghalibaf warned Iran was prepared to repel any US ground invasion.
“More than 100 United States-based international law experts have signed an open letter condemning US and Israeli military strikes on Iran as a violation of the United Nations Charter and potentially amounting to “war crimes””
The IRGC threatened to strike American universities in retaliation for attacks on Iranian institutions.

The Washington Post reported the Pentagon has been drafting ground invasion plans for weeks.
UN Security Council Divisions
UN Security Council members clashed over the conflict.
Russia called it the direct result of unprovoked aggression by the U.S. and Israel.

China said the origin lies in the use of force by the U.S. and Israel against Iran.
The U.S. called Iran a genocidal regime.
Legal Scholars Condemn War
Over 100 US-based international law experts condemned the strikes as a violation of the UN Charter.
“What you should know - Ghalibaf: Iran is 'waiting' for a U”
Force is only permitted in self-defense or with Security Council authorization.
Experts highlighted a school strike in Minab that killed at least 175 people.
Guterres Warns of Wider War
Guterres warned the world was on the edge of a wider war.
He highlighted severe disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

He is dispatching his Personal Envoy to assist in peace initiatives.
Pentagon Confirms Troop Deployment
The Pentagon confirmed deploying roughly 26,500 troops to the region.
“NEW YORK, United States (MNTV) – UN Security Council members clashed sharply over the Middle East conflict, with Russia and China demanding an immediate halt to U”
3,020 troops are in Iraq, with potential redeployment planned.

15,015 troops in Doha provide airlift capacity.
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