Iran's Supreme Leader Warns US Attack Will Ignite 'Regional War'
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News18•01-02-2026, 14:45
Iran's Supreme Leader Warns US Attack Will Ignite 'Regional War'
- •Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, warned that any US attack would trigger a 'regional war' in the Mideast.
- •This is Khamenei's most direct threat amid heightened tensions with the US, following the deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln to the Arabian Sea.
- •The warning comes as Iran planned a live-fire military drill in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transit route.
- •Khamenei stated Iran is not an instigator but will retaliate firmly against any aggression.
- •President Trump has previously threatened military action but also expressed a desire for negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear program.
Why It Matters: Iran's supreme leader threatens 'regional war' if US attacks, escalating Mideast tensions.
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