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title: "Iran warns US of retaliation amid claims of impending attack"
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published: "2026-09-20T15:45:59.244Z"
source_reported: "2026-09-20T15:07:00.000Z"
updated: "2026-09-20T15:45:59.244Z"
trust_score: 42
critic_score: 57
hype_score: 41
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# Iran warns US of retaliation amid claims of impending attack

*Tehran states it has intelligence that the US is preparing new assaults and threatens consequences for any nation supporting such actions.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to Iranian military command, with some outlets citing Reuters.
- Craft 57 of 100, higher is better. Most outlets are digests; only one full report is provided, limiting craft assessment.
- Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headlines use strong warning language, but the body of reporting is largely consistent.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- Iran's central military command claims to have intelligence about impending US attacks.
- Tehran has warned that any US attack would trigger retaliation against American bases and interests in the Middle East.
- Any country supporting a US attack would be considered a participant in the conflict, according to Iran.
- The Iranian military stated the US decision to attack was made during a joint meeting in a European country.

Iran's central military command has stated it has information suggesting the United States is preparing new attacks. The command issued a warning that any US assault would lead to retaliation against American bases and interests in the Middle East. Iran also stated that any country supporting a US attack would be considered a participant in the conflict.

According to the Iranian military command, the US decision to attack was made during a joint meeting held in a European country. Some regional countries are reported to have given their approval for US actions against Iran.

## Disagreement on meeting location

The Iranian military command claimed the US decision to attack was made during a joint meeting in a European country, as reported by in.gr. Welt stated that the military referred to unconfirmed reports about a meeting of US representatives in a European country.

## What the coverage left out

None of the left-rated reports mention the claim that the US decision to attack was made during a joint meeting in a European country. None of the centre-rated reports mention the claim that the US decision to attack was made during a joint meeting in a European country. None of the right-rated reports mention the claim that the US decision to attack was made during a joint meeting in a European country.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 18 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 17% (3)
- Centre: 27% (5)
- Right: 56% (10)

21 of 39 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-20T15:30:10.204653+00:00.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 1 time; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-20T16:00:51.556Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- Left-rated reports led on Iran's warning of retaliation against the US and its allies. These reports carried the claim that Iran has information about impending US attacks and that any such attack would lead to retaliation against US bases and interests. The left-rated reports also included Iran's statement that any country supporting a US attack would be considered a participant in the conflict.

### Centre

- Centre-rated reports focused on Iran's warning against new escalation by the US and its allies. These reports carried the information that Iran had intelligence about preparations for a move by the US and its allies. The centre-rated reports also noted that this added to anxiety in a region already on edge after strikes on Saudi Arabia.

### Right

- Right-rated reports highlighted Iran's warning of sustained retaliation if the US launches a new attack. These reports carried Iran's claim of having information that the US was preparing new actions. The right-rated reports also stated that Iran warned any new attack would trigger sustained retaliation against US bases and interests. Some right-rated reports mentioned that a number of countries in the region are said to have given permission for these actions.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- veryLow: 1
- mixed: 5
- high: 7
- unknown: 21
- veryHigh: 5

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [Times of India](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/iran-warns-against-new-escalation-by-us-and-allies/articleshow/134370683.cms) — Iran warns against new escalation by US and allies
- [regionalmedianews.com](https://regionalmedianews.com/world/iran-warns-against-new-escalation-by-us-and-allies) — Iran warns against new escalation by US and allies - Regional Media News
- [thesudantimes.com](https://thesudantimes.com/international/iran-threatens-sustained-retaliation-if-us-launches-new-attack) — Iran threatens sustained retaliation if US launches new attack
- [Apa](https://apa.az/asia/iran-abs-ve-yaxin-serq-olkelerine-xeberdarliq-edib-997554) — Iran Warns US and Middle Eastern Countries
- [RTÉ](https://rte.ie/news/middle-east/2026/0920/1592251-iran-us-war) — Iran warns against new escalation by US and its allies
- [Ada Derana](https://adaderana.lk/news/cmu9wjs5y000l356o3e8iop8k) — Iran warns against new escalation by US and allies
- [The Globe & Mail](https://theglobeandmail.com/world/article-us-iran-war-trump-hormuz-saudi) — Iran warns U.S., allies against new attacks
- [Modern Diplomacy](https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2026/09/20/iran-warns-us-and-allies-against-new-escalation-as-regional-tensions-rise) — Iran Warns US and Allies Against New Escalation as Regional Tensions Rise
- [Reuters](https://reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/iran-warns-against-new-escalation-by-us-allies-2026-09-20) — Iran warns against new escalation by US and allies
- [The Straits Times](https://straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/iran-warns-against-new-escalation-by-us-and-allies) — Iran warns against new escalation by US and allies
- [CNN Brasil](https://cnnbrasil.com.br/internacional/ira-novo-ataque-eua) — USA and Allies Plan New Attack on Iran, Says Tehran
- [WTVB](https://wtvbam.com/2026/09/20/iran-warns-against-new-escalation-by-us-and-allies) — Iran warns against new escalation by US and allies
- [Market Screener](https://marketscreener.com/news/iran-warns-against-new-escalation-by-us-and-allies-ce785adad180ff2c) — Iran warns against new escalation by US and allies
- [Roze News](https://rozenews.com.pk/archives/170913) — The US Has Decided to Launch Operations Against Iran, the Iranian Military
- [The Star Kuala Lumpur](https://thestar.com.my/news/world/2026/09/20/iran-warns-against-new-escalation-by-us-and-allies) — Iran warns against new escalation by US and allies
- [Karar Gazetesi](https://karar.com/dunya-haberleri/irandan-abdye-saldiri-oncesi-uyari-hata-yaparsaniz-bedelini-odersiniz-2073131) — Iran Warns the US Before Attack: If You Make a Mistake, You Will Pay the Price.
- [hathalyoum.net](https://hathalyoum.net/articles/4233875) — The Headquarters of the Iranian Prophets' Ring: We Warn Washington that by Making Any Mistake, Its Positions and Interests in the Region Will Be the Target of Our Attacks.
- [in.gr](https://in.gr/2026/09/20/world/iran-enimerothikame-oti-oi-ipa-etoimazoun-epitheseis-enantion-mas-tha-apantisoume-xoris-periorismous) — Iran Informed that the US Is Preparing Attacks Against It - "We Will Respond without Restrictions or Hesitation"
- [eanlibya.com](https://eanlibya.com/%D8%B7%D9%87%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%81%D8%B9-%D8%B3%D9%82%D9%81-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%87%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A3%D9%8A-%D9%87%D8%AC%D9%88%D9%85-%D8%A3%D9%85%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%83) — Tehran Raises the Threat Ceiling: an American Attack Will Make Washington's Interests a Target.
- [Habertürk](https://haberturk.com/dunya/iran-abd-nin-savasi-yeniden-baslatmayi-planladigina-dair-bilgi-aldik-3913798) — Iran: We Have Received Information that the US Is Planning to Restart the War
- [Klix](https://klix.ba/vijesti/svijet/znakovito-upozorenje-iz-teherana-sad-u-znamo-za-sastanak-u-evropi-ako-krenete-na-nas-odgovorit-cemo-bez-milosti/260920050) — A Significant Warning From Tehran to the US: "We Know About the Meeting in Europe, if You Move Against Us, We Will Respond without Mercy"
- [rmf24.pl](https://rmf24.pl/fakty/swiat/news-iran-gotowy-do-ataku-jesli-stany-zjednoczone-popelnia-blad,nIdn,1018433) — Iran Ready to Attack. 'If the United States Makes a Mistake'
- [Welt](https://welt.de/politik/ausland/article6aafc27379d37abec14f0f3a/naher-osten-irans-militaer-droht-usa-und-deren-verbuendeten-mit-kontinuierlichen-und-schmerzhaften-angriffen.html) — Middle East: Iran's Military Threatens the US and Its Allies with Continuous and Painful Attacks
- [Republika Online](https://news.republika.co.id/berita/tlnwcz409/iran-terima-info-as-siapkan-serangan-terbaru-usai-dapat-lampu-hijau-beberapa-negara-arab) — Iran Receives US Information on New Attacks After Getting Green Light From Several Arab Countries
- [Daily Sabah](https://dailysabah.com/world/mid-east/iran-claims-us-mulling-new-strikes-amid-new-diplomatic-outreach) — Iran claims US mulling new strikes amid new diplomatic outreach
- [Nieuws.nl](https://nieuws.nl/buitenland/iran-heeft-informatie-dat-vs-nieuwe-acties-voorbereiden) — Iran Has Information that the US Is Preparing New Actions.
- [welingelichtekringen.nl](https://welingelichtekringen.nl/samenleving/iran-heeft-informatie-dat-vs-nieuwe-acties-voorbereiden) — Iran Has Information that the US Is Preparing New Actions.
- [dagelijksestandaard.nl](https://dagelijksestandaard.nl/nieuws/iran-heeft-informatie-dat-vs-nieuwe-acties-voorbereiden) — Iran Has Information that the US Is Preparing New Actions.
- [CNN Greece](https://cnn.gr/kosmos/story/553166/enimerosi-pos-oi-ipa-sxediazoun-nea-pligmata-exei-to-iran-kai-apeilei-me-sklira-antipoina) — Iran Has Information that the US Is Planning New Strikes and Threatens Harsh Retaliation
- [dunya.com](https://dunya.com/dunya/iran-abdnin-yeniden-saldiri-karari-aldigina-dair-bilgi-aldik-haberi-840711) — Iran: We Have Received Information that the US Has Decided to Launch Another Attack - Dünya Newspaper
- [A TARDE](https://atarde.com.br/mundo/ira-alerta-para-possivel-novo-ataque-dos-eua-e-promete-retaliacao-1402752) — Iran Alerts to Possible New U.S. Attack and Promises Retaliation
- [vz.ru](https://vz.ru/news/2026/9/20/1453304.html) — Iran's Military Reported Plans to Launch a New War in the U.S.
- [ekonomim.com](https://ekonomim.com/dunya/iran-abdnin-savasi-yeniden-baslatmayi-planladigina-dair-bilgi-aldik-haberi-919466) — Iran: We Have Received Information that the US Is Planning to Restart the War.
- [Haber7](https://haber7.com/dunya/haber/3661163-iran-abdnin-savasi-yeniden-baslatmayi-planladigina-dair-bilgi-aldik) — Iran: We Have Received Information that the US Is Planning to Restart the War.
- [news-pravda.com](https://news-pravda.com/world/2026/09/20/2605873.html) — IRGC:. We warn the United States that if it makes any mistake against the Islamic Republic of Iran, all its positions and interests in the region will be subjected to continuous, effective and painful attacks
- [BizToc](https://biztoc.com/x/8c7e28069f25c22d) — Iran claims US is planning new strikes
- [Al-Shorouk](https://shorouknews.com/news/view.aspx?cdate=20092026&id=58ed8ea7-54df-4ebe-85ae-02f071e3c86d) — The Iranian Army Command Has Warned of American Plans to Attack Tehran, the Gate of the Sunshine.
- [Beirut 24](https://beirut24.org/2026/09/20/%D9%85%D8%A4%D8%B4%D9%91%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%AA%D8%B2%D8%A7-%D9%8A%D8%AB%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%82%D9%84%D9%82-%D9%87%D9%84-%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%AA%D8%AD%D8%B1%D9%91%D9%83) — The Pizza Pointer Is disturbing... and the Military Command in Iran Is Warning of American Plans to Attack Her.
- [Al-Monitor](https://al-monitor.com/originals/2026/09/iran-warns-against-new-escalation-us-and-allies) — Iran warns against new escalation by US and allies

## Questions

**What has Iran claimed about US intentions?**

Iran's central military command has stated it possesses information indicating the United States is preparing new attacks. The command also claimed the US decision to attack was made during a joint meeting in a European country.

**What is Iran's warning to the US?**

Iran has warned that any US attack would lead to retaliation against American bases and interests in the Middle East. The country also stated that any nation supporting a US attack would be considered a participant in the conflict.

**Which countries have allegedly given the US a 'green light'?**

The Iranian military command claimed that some regional countries have given the 'green light' for US actions against Iran. This information was reported by in.gr.

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