Iran Warns U.S. of Escalation After Strikes

Iran lambasted U.S. retaliatory strikes on Iran-backed militant resources and facilities in Iraq and Syria on Friday, warning that it could lead to significant escalation.

The attack “will have no result other than the escalation of tensions and instability in the region,” Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani said Saturday in a statement. He added that it was a “strategic mistake” from the Biden Administration.

The attack was a violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iraq and Syria, Kanaani said.

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