Iran's Supreme Leader Warns US and Israel Against Renewed War
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned the United States and Israel on Saturday against renewed strikes, amid growing speculation of a resumption of war in the Middle East. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Donald Trump has made no decision on military action, favoring a diplomatic solution, despite recent threats. Khamenei vowed an "immediate, powerful, and geographically unlimited response" to any new attack, and ordered military officials to update target lists to include all enemy assets. Tensions have persisted since an April ceasefire and June agreement collapsed over the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran claims control and targets vessels. A tanker caught fire after hitting mines on Saturday. With US midterm elections approaching, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's party won the October 27 elections but lacks a majority, leaving him as interim premier.