Khamenei orders Iran’s forces to prepare response without geographical limits
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei told military commanders to be ready for an immediate response if Iran is attacked again. Qatari mediators are holding talks to prevent a new round of the US-Iran war.
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei met senior military commanders and gave them "important strategic directives", his office said on October 31. According to the statement, he demanded "maximum deterrence". This means readiness for "an immediate and effective response, without geographical restriction" if Iran is attacked again. Al Jazeera reported that Khamenei has not been seen or heard in public since he replaced his assassinated father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in March. The warning comes as mediators try to prevent a new outbreak of war. Senior Qatari diplomats held long talks in Tehran on October 30, Al Jazeera reported. Reuters reported on Sunday that Iranian negotiators and Qatari mediators held a third day of talks. Iranian authorities say they are ready to respond forcefully. Reports say the US and Israel are preparing new strikes on Iran. Days earlier, US Vice President JD Vance sent a letter to Tehran. It was reportedly addressed to Mohsen Rezaei, head of the Supreme National Security Council. Vance is believed to have asked for nuclear commitments. These include access for international inspectors and a decision on Iran's highly enriched uranium. Tehran has said the uranium will not be shipped abroad. President Donald Trump denied ordering new peace talks. He said, without giving details, that the letter was about letting medical supplies into Iran. According to Iranian media, Tehran's offer remains the basis for the talks. Iran would reopen the…
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