Iran Warns Neighbors Against Being US 'Defensive Shield' Iran's warning to its neighbors against serving as a "defensive shield" for the United States is a stark reminder of escalating tensions in the Middle East.
The statement, made by Ali Abdollahi, head of Iran's military central command, comes as US President Donald Trump threatens to hit Iran "very hard," with reports suggesting possible renewed large scale strikes on energy infrastructure.
Iran has long accused its neighbors of being complicit in US aggression, but the timing and language used this time around are more ominous.