Iran has issued one of its starkest warnings yet, declaring that the entire region will turn into “hell” if the US‑Israeli coalition makes “another mistake,” as cross‑border attacks and diplomatic tensions intensify across West Asia.
Air‑raid sirens sounded across northern Israel on Sunday after the Israeli military intercepted a fresh wave of Iranian missiles—the first such barrage since the April 8 ceasefire that had paused major hostilities between Iran, Israel, and the United States. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards described the strike as a “warning operation”, launched in retaliation for an Israeli attack earlier in the day on the outskirts of Beirut’s southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold.
US President Donald Trump, according to Axios, said he would urge Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to strike back, signalling Washington’s attempt to prevent a wider regional war. Trump’s message reflects growing concern in Washington that a full‑scale Israeli response could trigger a chain reaction involving Hezbollah, Iran, and multiple regional actors.
Iran later announced it was temporarily suspending military operations against Israel, prompting Iraq to reopen its airspace after a 72‑hour shutdown. Baghdad’s Civil Aviation Authority said flights would resume while authorities continued monitoring the situation.
But tensions remained high on Monday. Israel reported new sirens in the Zar’it area, following projectiles launched toward Israeli forces operating in southern Lebanon. At least 15 people were wounded in Israeli strikes that followed, as cross‑border exchanges continued despite international calls for restraint.
Tehran’s warning, combined with Washington’s pressure on Israel to avoid escalation, underscores the precarious balance in a region where one miscalculation could ignite a broader conflict.