Iran will target Israel if US continues strikes after ceasefire collapses, official warns

Published July 10, 2026 12:18pm ET | Updated July 10, 2026 12:18pm ET



The Islamic Republic of Iran is prepared to drag Israel back into the fray if the United States continues its strikes following the collapse of the latest ill-fated ceasefire.

Secretary of the Supreme National Council Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr made the warning via state media on Friday after President Donald Trump repeatedly stated the memorandum of understanding with Tehran was violated by Iranian attacks.

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