The US defense shield-making countries can be targeted by war: Iran

Tehran, August 1 (UNI) Iran has urged the countries of the region to reconsider their cooperation with the US, warning that countries forming a defensive shield may come under attack.
According to Iranian media, Major General Ali Abdollahi, Commander of the Central Military Command Khatem al-Anbia Headquarters, has issued a strong warning to the countries of the region, demanding that they reconsider their cooperation with the US. Major General Ali Abdollahi says the US wants to use the resources of the countries of the region as a defensive shield for its actions against Iran.
He warned that any country that becomes a US defensive shield could be affected by the fire of war, as US actions are pushing the region towards a broader and more dangerous war.
In a statement issued by the headquarters, he further accused Washington of rapidly moving towards a large-scale regional war as part of its strategy to expand its illegal control over the Middle East.
US broadcaster CBS has claimed that the US and Israel are preparing for a massive bombing of energy targets in Iran.
According to CBS, multiple sources have said that the US and Israel are planning the toughest bombing campaign to date against Iran's basic energy infrastructure, and attacks could be launched at any time by the end of the week.
The report states that given the potential impact of the bombing on the US and global economy, it has been considered that the attacks should be completed before the financial markets open on Monday, however, a final time for the attacks has not been set. The attacks are likely to target power plants, oil refineries, and other energy facilities.
According to multiple US sources, Israeli authorities have been informed of the plan and are in contact with the US. The sources say that the President has not yet given a final "go" order for the attacks.
The joint operation would mean that Israel would again be involved in military action, an Israeli official told CBS News, "Israel is not aware of any decision to resume full-scale military operations, and Israel has not been asked to participate in any military action against Iran."
According to sources, the military strike plan was discussed during President Trump's cabinet meeting at Camp David on Friday, with some White House aides, who focus on political affairs, strongly opposing the plan. In the presence of journalists, Donald Trump said, "We will attack them very hard, until they cry out that they can no longer tolerate it." He said, "We just want to win."
The Wall Street Journal has also reported that President Donald Trump has issued directives for new attacks on Iran, and new attacks on Iran could possibly begin by the end of this week. Trump has warned that if Iran does not come to the negotiating table, it will face severe military action.
Iran has also claimed to be preparing to target Israeli and US energy facilities in response. An Iranian military official said in a statement that if the US or Israel attacks, they will take immediate retaliatory action, and the targets will be Israel's key facilities and US energy centers in the region. The official said the Iranian armed forces have the full capability to retaliate.
Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that a US-Iran war is increasing global instability, and the consequences of war could be devastating, the Iran conflict has affected energy markets, increased food and fertilizer prices. He said the Iran war has increased pressure on global supply chains, and the international community must take immediate action to reduce tensions and establish peace.