IRAN has threatened to take “pre-emptive action” against Israel in the “coming hours” sparking fears of an all-out war.

In a chilling call with Vladimir Putin, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi warned of the “possibility of expanding the scope of war and conflict to other fronts”.

“If this happens, it will be more difficult to control the situation,” Raisi said, according to state news agency IRNA.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said a ground invasion of Gaza would “open the gates of hell” – and spark chaos in the Middle East.

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Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian also warned “all options are open”.

He told state TV: “Leaders of the Resistance will not allow the Zionist regime to take any action in Gaza.

“All options are open and we cannot be indifferent to the war crimes committed against the people of Gaza.”

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