Iran ‘threatens' nations against joining conflict as US nears intervention
Israel's Defense and Security Forum Director of Research Or Yissachar discusses the potential for US involvement in the conflict between Israel and Iran.
Thousands of Iranians are currently fleeing Tehran following a warning from United States President Donald Trump.
'If the United States joins the war, I anticipate, yes, Iran will attempt to strike US assets around the region,' Mr Yissachar told Sky News Australia.
'Iran has already threatened to strike any country that participates in the defence of Israel.'
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