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Iranian Supreme Leader Issues Warning Against US-Israeli Military Resumption

Oct 31, 2026 09:16 AM CT Tehran, Iran iran, israel, united states, supreme leader, warning, deterrence, diplomacy

Summary

Iran's Supreme Leader issued a formal warning to the United States and Israel against resuming military or terrorist attacks. This statement serves as a diplomatic posturing response to recent threats of renewed strikes, signaling Iran's intent to maintain a defensive posture while deterring further escalation.

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Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Saturday warned the United States and Israel against returning to war, according to a written statement, following threats from the Islamic republic’s foes of a possible resumption of strikes. “If the enemies once again launch military or terrorist attack...

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T3 South China Morning Post
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Actor Responses

Iran NEUTRAL

Supreme Leader warned US and Israel against returning to war and launching military or terrorist attacks.

United States NEUTRAL

Cited as a potential aggressor in the warning.

Israel NEUTRAL

Cited as a potential aggressor in the warning.

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