Khamenei Orders Unrestricted Response If US Strikes
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ordered an effective, unrestricted geographical response if the United States strikes. He also directed Iran's forces to strengthen the country's defence technology. The report was published on 31 October and describes the order as a direct instruction to the military.
Context
Khamenei is Iran's supreme leader and holds final authority over the country's armed forces. Tensions between Tehran and Washington have been a major ongoing story, with both diplomacy and threats in play.
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