Iran’s supreme leader warned of an unrestricted response to any US or Israeli attack
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned Saturday that any US or Israeli attack would prompt an “immediate, impactful and geographically unrestricted response,” and ordered commanders to update Iran’s target list to include US and Israeli assets. On Sunday, an IRGC spokesman said it was identifying new targets and planning operations in new geographic theaters, amid US warnings of renewed strikes.
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned on Saturday that any US or Israeli attack would be met with an “immediate, impactful and geographically unrestricted response,” according to a statement after he met with senior military commanders. He also ordered commanders to update Iran’s target list to include tangible and intangible assets belonging to the US and Israel, and said Iran would determine when and under what conditions any new war ends. Iranian Army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia said renewed fighting would engulf a much wider geographical area. On Sunday, an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesman said the Guards were identifying new targets and planning operations in new geographic theaters. The warnings came amid US statements that forces could launch renewed military action against Iran.
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- Asharq Al-Awsat — Iran Supreme Leader Warns of 'Geographically Unrestricted Response' to Any Attack
- Euronews — Iran’s supreme leader warns of 'geographically unrestricted response' if US attacks again | Euronews
- The Korea Herald — Iran warns US, Israel against new attacks - The Korea Herald
- Straight Arrow News — US attacks on Iran will be met with 'impactful,' 'geographically unrestricted' response: Supreme Leader
- NewsCord — IRGC Spokesman Hossein Mohebbi Warns War With United States Has No Geographic Limit: 5 outlets compared | NewsCord
- Israel Hayom — Iran threatens to expand war beyond Middle East as US weighs new strikes
- newindianexpress.com — Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi says success of Doha consultations depends on US response
Verifier’s note
Asharq Al-Awsat, Euronews, New Indian Express, The Korea Herald, SAN, NewsCord, and Israel Hayom all report Iran’s supreme leader ordering an immediate, geographically unrestricted response to threats, including a US attack. The reports are dated November 1, 2026, consistent with the proposed event’s timing.