Iran's Supreme Leader Orders Military to Prepare Heavy Retaliation

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has ordered the military to prepare for heavy retaliation against enemy threats, stating there will be no geographical limits to any counterattack. The directive was issued during a meeting with senior military officials, urging rapid responses to any aggression. Khamenei instructed the military to update target lists, including all US and Israeli assets, and to boost weapons production and intelligence capabilities. These orders come amid reports of planned US and Israeli attacks on Iran, with Vice President JD Vance stating Trump seeks no long war but won't retreat. Meanwhile, Houthi rebels have intensified attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil-rich eastern province, as Qatari-led mediation efforts continue.