Iran-US Tensions: Khamenei Orders Immediate Response to Any US Attack; Hormuz Tanker Fires Reported

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has ordered the armed forces to respond to any new US attacks "immediately, decisively, and without geographical restrictions," according to the Tehran Times. The order follows US President Donald Trump's warning to Gulf states of potential new raids after the November 3 midterm elections. A US source told Axios that Trump may be more inclined to order military action if Republicans lose, while his administration remains divided on strategy. US military plans reportedly include potential use of the GBU-43/B "Mother of All Bombs" against Iranian energy and military sites. Meanwhile, Iran reported two fishermen missing after a US attack on vessels near Qeshm island, and four tankers have caught fire after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz.