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Iranian Admiral Warns US Attack Would Trigger Strike on Israel

© AP PhotoThis photo provided by Revolutionary Guard's ground force on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, shows missile systems in a maneuver in northwestern Iran
This photo provided by Revolutionary Guard's ground force on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, shows missile systems in a maneuver in northwestern Iran - Sputnik International, 1920, 03.02.2026
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Ali Shamkhani, a senior advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader has declared that Tehran views the US and Israel as a single military entity.
"If the US attacks, Israel will undoubtedly be a participant," Ali Shamkhani told Al Mayadeen.
He has also stated Tehran would not remove its stored nuclear materials but is open to reducing enrichment from 60% to 20%.
Earlier, Iranian media reported that Iran and the United States may start negotiations in the coming days, with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US special envoy Steve Witkoff likely acting as negotiators.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stands waiting to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin for the talks at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Monday, June 23, 2025 - Sputnik International, 1920, 01.02.2026
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