Iran warns US of retaliation if Israel storms southern Lebanon ridge

Iran warns US of retaliation if Israel storms southern Lebanon ridge Iran has warned Washington that it will launch a major retaliatory attack if Israel mounts a full-scale offensive on the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, three officials briefed on the message told Reuters. Tehran delivered the warning through Oman in mid-August, according to two regional officials. A third official said US pressure prompted Israel to postpone an assault on the strategically important ridge.