World · 2026-11-01 · Morning briefing

Iran warns US of attacks with 'no geographical limitations'

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned the United States and Israel on Saturday against any new military action, stating there would be “no geographical limitations” for Iranian reprisals if hostilities resume. The threat followed claims from President Trump that the US has already knocked out much of Iran's military but still needs to “take care of” one or two targets, including a suspected underground nuclear complex.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that no decision on fresh strikes has been made, but affirmed that the U.S. has the capability to act if needed. The standoff is affecting maritime trade; a US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has redirected 144 vessels. In a potential diplomatic opening, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi proposed a plan to reopen the vital waterway in two days.

Tehran also claimed an oil tanker hit a mine in the strait, the latest of 81 attacks on ships there since July. Underscoring the high stakes, the leader of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, stated that while the country's nuclear doctrine is currently unchanged, renewed strikes from the US might necessitate a change.

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• Khamenei orders Iran military response without geographical limitations
• Live Updates: Iran's supreme leader warns U.S., Israel against new attacks
• Iran’s Supreme Leader issues stark warning to US against attacks as Ayatollah vows ‘immediate’ response to any threats
• Iran warns of unfettered retaliation if attacked as mediators try for peace
• The United States is ready to attack Iran after the midterm elections. Khamenei: "We will respond without geographical limitations."

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