Iran warns of unrestricted retaliation
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Khamenei met with Iran’s top military commanders on Saturday, presenting them with directives to prepare for potential new US-Israeli military action, according to the official IRNA news agency.
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According to the statement, Mr. Khamenei ordered the commanders to ensure that "any level or type of threat must be met with an immediate, impactful and geographically unrestricted response".
Vance reportedly sending a letter to Iran’s security chief Mohsen Rezaei.
The war began on Feb 28, when US-Israeli strikes on Iran killed the former supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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On October 31, Iran’s army spokesman warned that any new U.S. military action would expand the conflict beyond its current scope, a warning issued as both the U.S. and Israel approach critical elections amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to prevent further hostilities. Qatari mediators are in Tehran for talks with Iranian officials, while U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance reportedly sent a letter to Iran’s security chief…
Iran warns fresh US strikes would unleash ‘flames of war’ far beyond current conflict →2 articles from The Straits Times on this storyIran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has warned of "unfettered retaliation" if his country is attacked again, following a letter from US Vice President JD Vance calling for nuclear commitments. This comes as Qatari diplomats mediate between Iran and the United States to prevent further conflict, with Tehran proposing an exchange that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting sanctions in return for a…
Iran warns of unfettered retaliation if attacked as mediators try for peace →2 articles from Al Jazeera on this storyIran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei warned the United States and Israel against further attacks during a meeting with military commanders on Saturday. He stated that any new threats will be met with an immediate and unrestricted response from Iran's armed forces and its people. Khamenei also instructed his military leaders to update Iran’s target list to include all assets of the American-Israeli enemy, as…
Iran's supreme leader warns US, Israel of 'unrestricted geographical response' to new attacks →2 articles from Dawn on this storyQatari officials returned to Tehran on Friday to push for a peace deal between Iran and the United States, as reported by Iranian state media and Reuters. The U.S. has acknowledged high-level contact with Iran but maintains its stance against further negotiations beyond providing medical aid. Meanwhile, President Trump stated that Vice President JD Vance's letter to an Iranian security chief was solely aimed at…
Qatar pushes for U.S.-Iran deal under shadow of Trump's threats →Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei warned the United States and Israel against further military or terrorist attacks on Iran in a statement published on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The warning came during a meeting with senior military leaders to discuss defense strategies following recent threats from adversaries. Khamenei ordered commanders to respond immediately and effectively to any new threats…
Iran’s Supreme Leader warns U.S., Israel against new attacks →Iran’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, warned the United States and Israel against further conflict during a meeting with top military officials on Saturday. In a statement posted to his website, Khamenei threatened an “unrestricted response” if Iran faces renewed attacks or threats from its adversaries. The attendees included key figures like army chief Amir Hatami and Revolutionary Guards commander Ahmad Vahidi.
Iran’s supreme leader warns US, Israel against war →Show 4 more outlets
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has instructed military leaders to respond immediately and without restraint to any attack on Iranian soil. The directive broadens potential targets beyond just military ones to include US and Israeli assets globally. This order follows recent incidents involving oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, amid heightened tensions between Iran and its adversaries ahead of the US…
Iranian military ordered to counter any attack swiftly and without restraint →Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei responded to potential military action by the United States or Israel with a warning of an "unrestricted response." In a Saturday statement on the social media platform X, he threatened to expand Iran’s list of military targets to include all U.S. and Israeli assets. Khamenei also suggested that ongoing conflicts are laying the groundwork for unity among Muslim nations…
Iranian supreme leader vows ‘unrestricted response’ to any US or Israeli strikes →A senior Iranian lawmaker, Mahmoud Nabavian, called for Tehran to build an atomic bomb on Saturday, shortly after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a statement threatening "unrestricted" retaliation against the US and Israel if attacked. Khamenei directed Iran’s military to prepare for immediate and expansive responses, including targeting both physical and non-physical assets beyond traditional Middle…
Iran hardliner demands atomic bomb as Khamenei threatens ‘unrestricted’ retaliation against US →Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has warned of a “geographically unrestricted response” if the United States or Israel attacks again, according to IRNA news agency. This warning comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts and as both countries prepare for potential military actions post-US midterm elections. Khamenei also instructed top military commanders to update lists of possible US and Israeli targets…
Iran’s supreme leader warns of 'geographically unrestricted response' if US attacks again →Analysis
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According to the statement, Mr. Khamenei ordered the commanders to ensure that "any level or type of threat must be met with an immediate, impactful and geographically unrestricted response".
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1 Nov Iran’s supreme leader warns of 'geographically unrestricted response' if US attacks againIran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has warned of a “geographically unrestricted response” if the United States or Israel attacks again, according to IRNA news agency. This warning comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts and as both countries prepare for potential military actions post-US midterm elections. Khamenei also instructed top military commanders to update lists of possible US and Israeli targets…Euronews
31 Oct Iran hardliner demands atomic bomb as Khamenei threatens ‘unrestricted’ retaliation against USA senior Iranian lawmaker, Mahmoud Nabavian, called for Tehran to build an atomic bomb on Saturday, shortly after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a statement threatening "unrestricted" retaliation against the US and Israel if attacked. Khamenei directed Iran’s military to prepare for immediate and expansive responses, including targeting both physical and non-physical assets beyond traditional Middle…New York Post
31 Oct Iranian supreme leader vows ‘unrestricted response’ to any US or Israeli strikesIranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei responded to potential military action by the United States or Israel with a warning of an "unrestricted response." In a Saturday statement on the social media platform X, he threatened to expand Iran’s list of military targets to include all U.S. and Israeli assets. Khamenei also suggested that ongoing conflicts are laying the groundwork for unity among Muslim nations…Washington Examiner31 Oct Iranian military ordered to counter any attack swiftly and without restraintIran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has instructed military leaders to respond immediately and without restraint to any attack on Iranian soil. The directive broadens potential targets beyond just military ones to include US and Israeli assets globally. This order follows recent incidents involving oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, amid heightened tensions between Iran and its adversaries ahead of the US…ABC News (AU)
31 Oct Iran’s supreme leader warns US, Israel against warIran’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, warned the United States and Israel against further conflict during a meeting with top military officials on Saturday. In a statement posted to his website, Khamenei threatened an “unrestricted response” if Iran faces renewed attacks or threats from its adversaries. The attendees included key figures like army chief Amir Hatami and Revolutionary Guards commander Ahmad Vahidi.South China Morning Post
31 Oct Iran warns of unfettered retaliation if attacked as mediators try for peaceIran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has warned of "unfettered retaliation" if his country is attacked again, following a letter from US Vice President JD Vance calling for nuclear commitments. This comes as Qatari diplomats mediate between Iran and the United States to prevent further conflict, with Tehran proposing an exchange that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting sanctions in return for a…Al Jazeera
31 Oct Iran's supreme leader warns US, Israel of 'unrestricted geographical response' to new attacksIran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei warned the United States and Israel against further attacks during a meeting with military commanders on Saturday. He stated that any new threats will be met with an immediate and unrestricted response from Iran's armed forces and its people. Khamenei also instructed his military leaders to update Iran’s target list to include all assets of the American-Israeli enemy, as…Dawn
31 Oct Iran’s Supreme Leader warns U.S., Israel against new attacksIran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei warned the United States and Israel against further military or terrorist attacks on Iran in a statement published on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The warning came during a meeting with senior military leaders to discuss defense strategies following recent threats from adversaries. Khamenei ordered commanders to respond immediately and effectively to any new threats…The Hindu31 Oct Iran warns fresh US strikes would unleash ‘flames of war’ far beyond current conflictOn October 31, Iran’s army spokesman warned that any new U.S. military action would expand the conflict beyond its current scope, a warning issued as both the U.S. and Israel approach critical elections amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to prevent further hostilities. Qatari mediators are in Tehran for talks with Iranian officials, while U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance reportedly sent a letter to Iran’s security chief…The Straits Times
31 Oct Qatari delegation arrives in Tehran for peace talksA Qatari delegation led by a senior adviser to Qatar’s prime minister arrived in Tehran on Friday for talks with Iranian officials aimed at reviving peace negotiations between Iran and the United States. The meeting focuses on bilateral relations and regional developments, amid growing tensions following an eight-month war that began after US-Israeli strikes killed Iran's former supreme leader. Meanwhile, Oman…Dawn
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30 Oct Qatari officials in Iran in bid to revive ceasefire deal with USQatari officials have traveled to Tehran to negotiate the revival of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran. The delegation, led by Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani's senior adviser, arrived on Friday for discussions following a letter from US Vice President JD Vance to Iran’s security chief Mohsen Rezaei that was reportedly well-received. While no official reaction has been given by…Al Jazeera
30 Oct Qatar pushes for U.S.-Iran deal under shadow of Trump's threatsQatari officials returned to Tehran on Friday to push for a peace deal between Iran and the United States, as reported by Iranian state media and Reuters. The U.S. has acknowledged high-level contact with Iran but maintains its stance against further negotiations beyond providing medical aid. Meanwhile, President Trump stated that Vice President JD Vance's letter to an Iranian security chief was solely aimed at…CBS News30 Oct Qatari mediators return to Tehran to push for US-Iran deal, official saysQatari mediators returned to Tehran on October 30 as part of ongoing efforts to negotiate a deal between the United States and Iran. According to an official familiar with the situation, Qatar presented a draft plan earlier in the week that was rejected by Iranian officials who deemed it unacceptable. The US seeks to include nuclear issues immediately, whereas Iran insists on lifting sanctions and ending the naval…The Straits Times
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