Iran’s Supreme Leader has ordered military officials to prepare for a swift and unrestricted response after warnings that the U.S. may escalate strikes against the country in the wake of recent elections. The directive, shared by state-run media, signals a potential shift in Tehran’s approach to regional tensions, with no boundaries specified for retaliation. The move follows reports of American plans to target Iranian forces, raising concerns over further destabilization in an already volatile area. Analysts will be watching closely to see how Iran’s military leadership interprets the call for action.
Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued a stark message on Friday, warning the U.S. against its reported plans to resume strikes against the country following the midterm elections. Khamenei directed senior Iranian military officials in a meeting to deliver an “immediate, impactful response without geographical limitations,” according to Iran’s official IRNA news agency. The leader...
