Iranian MP Ibrahim Azizi Warns Washington of Escalating Conflict

Ebrahim Azizi, chairman of the Iranian parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, has issued a sharp warning to Washington, saying Tehran does not fear a confrontation with what he described as losers and that the number of American coffins would rise significantly if war breaks out. The remarks, reported by TRT Arabi, are among the most direct threats from a senior Iranian lawmaker amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington. Azizi's committee oversees Iran's defence and foreign policy portfolio in parliament, and statements from its chairman typically reflect the position of the country's security establishment. His comments signal that Tehran intends to project readiness for escalation rather than concession in the face of American pressure. Iranian officials have repeatedly said the country does not seek war but will respond forcefully to any attack on its territory or interests. For Gulf states, including Qatar, which hosts the largest US military base in the region at Al Udeid and maintains working ties with Tehran, any slide toward open conflict between Iran and the United States carries direct security and economic consequences, lending weight to Doha's consistent calls for dialogue and de-escalation.