Khamenei directs Iran’s military to prepare for a response to renewed attacks

Conflict · First reported 31 Oct, 11:18 · Updated 11:34

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Reports say Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei instructed military leaders to prepare an immediate response if the United States or Israel launches another attack. The reports differ in how they describe the scope and intended effect of that response.

Both reports say Khamenei directed Iran’s military to respond immediately to a renewed attack by the United States or Israel.
The reports describe the response as unrestricted by geography; the Times of India also reports instructions to expand target lists and increase weapons production and military intelligence capabilities.
Axios characterizes the aim as “maximum deterrence,” while the Times of India says Tehran would decide the timing and terms of any future conflict.

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Key facts

Iranian leader named: Mojtaba Khamenei
Reported recipients: Iran’s top three military commanders, according to Axios
Response described: Immediate and without geographical limitations
Axios-stated purpose: Maximum deterrence
Additional reported military directives: Expand target lists; increase weapons production and intelligence capabilities