Iran’s Supreme Leader warns U.S., Israel against new attacks
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".
- ✓According to the statement, Mr.
- ✓The war began on February 28 with U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, which swiftly responded with attacks on countries around the region.
- ✓The supreme leader's statement came as fresh diplomatic efforts were under way to avert a resumption of fighting.
- ✓A Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran on Friday (October 30) for talks with Iranian officials, after Iran reportedly received a letter from U.S.
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.
The remarks came during a reported meeting between Mr. Khamenei and senior military commanders, including armed forces chief of staff Ali Abdollahi, army chief Amir Hatami and Revolutionary Guards commander Ahmad Vahidi.
It was the first reported meeting between them. Mr. Khamenei has not been publicly seen since he became supreme leader, following his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's killing in U.S.-Israeli strikes at the start of the war in West Asia in February.
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". It also said that Mr. Khamenei ordered the commanders to update Iran's target list to include "all types of tangible and intangible assets belonging to the American-Zionist enemy".
The war began on February 28 with U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, which swiftly responded with attacks on countries around the region. The supreme leader's statement came as fresh diplomatic efforts were under way to avert a resumption of fighting.
A Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran on Friday (October 30) for talks with Iranian officials, after Iran reportedly received a letter from U.S. Vice President JD Vance. According to Iranian media, Tehran had yet to respond to the letter.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu World & Diplomacy |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | WORLD |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 31 October 2026 |