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World · October 31, 2026

Khamenei Orders Iran Military Response Without Geographic Limits

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Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has directed military commanders to prepare an immediate and expansive response to any future U.S. or Israeli attacks. This directive specifies that retaliatory actions should have 'no geographical limitations' and follow a 'maximum' response strategy. The order comes amidst a period of regional escalation that followed a U.S.-Israeli bombing campaign earlier in the year which resulted in the death of the previous Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. In response to recent tensions, Mojtaba Khamenei has instructed the military to update target lists involving U.S. and Israeli assets, even as international mediators attempt to facilitate diplomatic discussions.

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Reported across the spectrum

  • Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei ordered military commanders to respond to any U.S. or Israeli attacks 'without geographical limitations.'
  • The directive calls for an immediate and effective response to any renewed threat.
  • The order follows a period of conflict including a U.S.-Israeli bombing campaign eight months prior.
  • Mojtaba Khamenei succeeded Ali Khamenei as Supreme Leader after the latter was killed in the opening strikes of the conflict.

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  • Khamenei specifically ordered the updating of target lists for U.S. and Israeli assets.
  • The directive was issued during a meeting with Iran's top three military commanders.
  • The official IRNA and state-aligned Tasnim news agencies reported on the orders.
  • Iran and its regional allies have already conducted missile, drone, and maritime strikes against Gulf states hosting U.S. bases and shipping lanes.

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