Iran warns US against potential Israeli offensive in southern Lebanon
Tehran has issued a formal warning to the United States, stating it will respond forcefully if Israel launches a major offensive against the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon. The area is reported to host Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps personnel positioned alongside Hezbollah fighters. The ridge is considered a strategic focal point, with intelligence suggesting the presence of an underground command center and weapons storage facilities.
Date: September 3, 2026
Location: Middle East, Lebanon
Conflict: Israel-Hezbollah Conflict
Category: other
Severity: HIGH
Source: Israel National News