Military Action Against Iran Could Widen War, Former Jordanian Commander Warns

Lieutenant General Qased Mahmoud, a former deputy chief of staff of the Jordanian armed forces, warned that military action against Iran could expand the scope of the war.

Mahmoud said US threats to strike Iran served two purposes: pressuring Tehran to reach an agreement and signalling genuine readiness to use force.

His assessment suggested that the military option should not be viewed solely as a negotiating tactic. Alongside efforts to push Iran toward a deal, he said, Washington was preparing for the possibility of military action.

Mahmoud’s warning highlighted the risk of that pressure turning into armed confrontation, with consequences that could extend beyond the immediate target of a strike.