Iran warns of unlimited response to any US attack

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei warned that any threat will be met with an immediate, forceful response without geographic limits, following US warnings of a possible military campaign after next week's midterm elections. Khamenei met with top military commanders on Saturday, directing them to prepare for potential new US and Israeli action, according to state media. The threat suggests Iran could target assets in Europe and the South Caucasus in retaliation. Despite the rhetoric, Iranian officials reported progress in Qatar-mediated talks with the US. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran may reopen the Strait of Hormuz in two days instead of seven, while security chief Mohsen Rezaei called a letter from Vice President JD Vance a positive sign.