Iranian Leader Threatens Immediate Response to Potential Attack
Supreme Leader Khamenei warns of 'no geographic limits' retaliation against U.S. or Israel.
The Brief
- Iran's supreme leader threatens immediate retaliation against any U.S. or Israeli threat.
- Response would have 'no geographic limits' according to official reports.
- Diplomatic talks aim to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days.
Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has warned of an immediate response to any threat from the U.S. or Israel, according to the official IRNA news agency.
The warning includes a statement that the retaliation would not be limited by geography, indicating a potential wide-ranging military action.
Diplomatic efforts are ongoing to reduce the risk of renewed full-scale conflict in the region.
Separately, Iran's foreign minister announced that a proposal has been reached to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days, as talks with mediators continue.
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