Iran’s Supreme Leader warns U.S., Israel against new attacks
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has issued a warning to the U.S. and Israel, stating that Iran will determine the timing and conditions for any potential military retaliation. This follows heightened tensions and threats of renewed strikes in the West Asia region.
Why it matters
The statement signals a potential escalation in geopolitical instability in the Middle East, impacting global security and energy markets.
Tehran Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Saturday (October 31, 2026) warned the United States and Israel against returning to war, according to a written statement, following threats from the Islamic republic's foes of a possible resumption of strikes. U.S. warns allies to prepare for possible Iran strikes, retaliation after elections, say sources storyline 1 "If the enemies once again launch military or terrorist attacks, it is the armed forces of the Islamic Republic and the Iranian nation that will determine the time and conditions for ending them," said a statement attributed to Mr. Khamenei posted on his website. Iran vows ‘apocalyptic war’ if U.S. strikes again Iran vows ‘apocalyptic war’ if U.S. strikes again Iranian officials have warned in recent days that they would retaliate by targeting Persian Gulf countries in the event of renewed U.S.
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