Khamenei adviser suggests war could spread to another region

An adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader, Yahya Rahim Safavi, warned that if the US or Israel launches new strikes, military operations could expand beyond the Middle East, reaching as far as the Indian Ocean.

An adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Yahya Rahim Safavi, stated that if the US or Israel launches new strikes, military operations could expand beyond the Middle East. According to him, the conflict has already spread from the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz to the Red Sea, and further escalation could extend the front to the Indian Ocean and beyond. The article also reports that US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that international air travel to and from Iran has been severely disrupted due to sanctions, with over 80% of flights canceled, and by some estimates up to 90%. Bessent noted that even the Iranian delegation in New York could face problems returning. In response, the IRGC threatened strikes on airports in the region if restrictions continue.