Iran warns wider war if third parties join conflict with Israel

Here are the main points from Al Jazeera’s interview with Esmaeil Baghaei, a senior Iranian official and government spokesman:

• Any direct involvement by another country in the conflict between Iran and Israel would risk triggering a broader war, “engulfing the region and beyond,” Baghaei warned.

• He said Iran is currently limiting its military response to Israeli targets and trusts neighbouring states will not allow their territory to be used by the US for strikes against Iran.

• When asked about the possibility of talks with Washington, he said, “Diplomacy never ends,” but stressed that Iran no longer trusts the US.

• Baghaei also noted that Tehran is in contact with global powers, including Russia, and expects UN Security Council members to work toward a resolution condemning the Israeli attacks.