Amid escalating geopolitical tensions and media reports surrounding potential fresh military action by the United States following the upcoming US midterm elections on November 3, Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has instructed the Iranian armed forces to launch immediate counterattacks without any "geographical limitations" should Iran come under attack.
Addressing Iranian military commanders on Saturday, October 31, 2026, Khamenei declared: "If the enemies once again launch military or terrorist attacks, it is the Iranian armed forces and the Iranian nation that will determine the time and conditions for ending them." He confirmed that he has authorized the armed forces to execute instantaneous responses to enemy threats without geographical boundaries, while directing military commanders to update the targeting lists for physical and non-physical assets of both the US and Israel within Iranian operational reach.
Read nextSaudi Air Defense Intercepts and Destroys Hostile Drone Over Riyadh RegionAccording to media reports citing Gulf Arab sources, Washington had reportedly briefed regional partners regarding potential short-duration, high-intensity strikes targeted around November 4 following the midterms. However, several Gulf nations are actively urging de-escalation to avoid becoming collateral targets of Iranian counterstrikes, with some indicating they may restrict US forces from using local airbases for offensive operations against Tehran. While the White House declined to comment on specific operational matters, official sources reiterated US policy aimed at preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weaponry capabilities.
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