Iran warns of 'geographically unrestricted response' if US attacks

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   Iran Warns of Unrestricted Response to US Attacks

   Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei ordered the military to prepare a geographically unrestricted and maximum response to any potential United States or Israeli attack. Meeting with top military commanders, Khamenei stated that any threat must be met immediately and with expanded retaliation plans that could target financial assets beyond the Middle East. The Iranian army asserted that a potential war could last longer than previous conflicts and that President Trump would not dictate its duration. Meanwhile, diplomatic mediators continue working in Doha as Gulf nations brace for potential conflict.

   Why it matters

   The escalating rhetoric follows threats of strikes by President Trump, raising fears of a wider regional war and severe fallout for global energy markets. Iranian officials have warned that foreign forces would face a killing ground, while oil markets react to the growing tension. Mediators are attempting to de-escalate the situation through talks in Doha ahead of decisive midterm elections.

   What is confirmed

   • Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei ordered the military to meet any US or Israeli attack with a geographically unrestricted and maximum response.
   • The Iranian army stated that a potential war could be longer than a previous conflict and that President Trump would not dictate its duration.
   • Iran vowed a response beyond the Middle East that could target financial assets.
   • Mediators are continuing peace talks in Doha as Gulf countries brace for the worst.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Iran ramps up its threats and does not exclude pre-emptive military action, though officials noted positive steps in mediated negotiations.

   What to watch next

   • Progress of mediated negotiations in Doha
   • Any further military deployments or direct statements from the US administration
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   8. Axios — Iran's supreme leader orders "maximum" response to any U.S. attack
   9. Bloomberg — Iran’s Khamenei Orders Military to Expand US Retaliation Plans
   10. AP News — Iranian leader threatens response to potential attack as fears of war mount, and other Mideast news
   11. Al Jazeera — Iran warns of unfettered retaliation if attacked as mediators try for peace
   12. Iran International — Live - Tehran threatens wider strikes if attacked as talks continue in Doha
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