Iranian officials warn US and Israel amid rising regional tensions

Iran's armed forces chief, Major General Ali Abdollahi, warned the United States and Israel against further miscalculations, saying any additional attacks on Tehran would meet a stronger retaliation. He told Iranian state media that past wars aimed to overthrow the Islamic Republic, yet Iran remains strong.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi posted on X that Tehran is ready to respond if the United States attempts another strike, describing previous US actions as having made Iran "even stronger" and cautioning that Iran has "unfinished jobs" to address.

In Doha, Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Saoud announced that Qatar will soon unveil a regional defense partnership with several Middle Eastern nations, citing recent successful cooperation between the United States and Gulf states in countering Iranian missile strikes.

Meanwhile, five Democratic senators, led by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, wrote to Adm. Brad Cooper of U.S. Central Command requesting a public accounting of the "real cost" of the war in Iran, including damage to U.S. bases and repair timelines. The Pentagon's last public estimate, released on September 3, placed the cost at $46.3 billion.

Separately, Houthi rebels aligned with Iran launched missile attacks on a Yemeni military training camp in Shabwa province, killing at least 20 soldiers and wounding dozens. Yemeni military officials confirmed the strike but provided limited details on casualties.