Khamenei Orders Iran Military Response ‘Without Geographical Limitations’
Summary
Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei ordered military commanders to update target lists of U.S. and Israeli assets and called for an immediate response to renewed threats, according to Iranian state media. The directive came as regional mediators pursued talks to prevent further escalation, while Iran said it had reviewed a letter from U.S. Vice President JD Vance but was not planning direct talks with Washington.Key Facts
- Khamenei called for an immediate response to any kind and level of threat, according to Iran’s official IRNA news agency.
- Tasnim reported that Khamenei ordered a response “without geographical limitations” and said U.S. and Israeli assets could be within reach of Iranian forces.
- Khamenei did not specify countries or targets, according to the report.
- Tasnim said Khamenei also ordered improvements to Iran’s intelligence, military doctrine, tactics and use of modern technology.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran had reviewed a letter from Vice President JD Vance and described the U.S. effort to open dialogue as a positive step.
- Araghchi said direct talks with the United States were not planned and that mediators were consulting on Iran’s conditions.
- Iranian negotiators arrived in Doha after more than 12 hours of talks in Tehran, Reuters reported; Qatari and Pakistani mediators were discussing Iran’s conditions.
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