War with Iran may drag US into WWIII: Former Pentagon official
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Retired US Colonel Douglas MacGregor warned that war with Iran could lead the US into World War III, as "Israel" expands its military attacks on Iranian nuclear sites.
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Israeli security forces inspect destroyed buildings that were hit by a missile fired from Iran, in Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv, occupied Palestine, on Saturday, June 14, 2025 (AP Photo)
Former Pentagon adviser and retired US Army Colonel Douglas MacGregor issued a stark warning on Sunday, cautioning that a war with Iran could plunge the United States into a global conflict.
"War with Iran is likely to walk the United States directly into WWIII. Let's avoid this!" MacGregor posted on X, as tensions reached a new high following a major escalation between the Israeli occupation and the Islamic Republic of Iran.
War with Iran is likely to walk The United States directly into WW III.
— Douglas Macgregor (@DougAMacgregor) June 15, 2025
Let's avoid this!pic.twitter.com/K7Sv5NkwhA
On the night of June 13, the Israeli occupation military launched a large-scale aerial aggression against Iranian targets. The attacks, led by the Israeli Air Force, reportedly struck military sites and nuclear-related facilities, including those in Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan. Iranian media reported the martyrdom of several high-ranking military officials and nuclear scientists as a result of the strikes.
The Israeli regime claimed the attacks were launched to neutralize what it described as an imminent threat to its existence, alleging that Iran was nearing the "point of no return" in developing nuclear weapons. In response, Iran launched Operation True Promise 3, targeting Israeli occupation military positions in a retaliatory strike.
Regional powers react as threat of wider war looms
The developments have raised concerns of a broader regional conflict. Iran’s Leader, Sayyed Ali Khamenei, condemned the Israeli strikes, calling them a "crime" and warning that the occupation would face a "bitter and terrible fate."
According to Israeli media, dozens were killed or injured in the Iranian response. In light of Iran’s warnings, Tel Aviv has declared its intention to expand its operations targeting Tehran’s nuclear infrastructure.
Tehran has formally notified the United States, France, and the United Kingdom of its intent to launch broader strikes inside Israeli-occupied territory if aggression continues. Russia also weighed in, strongly condemning the Israeli attacks and labeling them “categorically unacceptable.”
