Khamenei orders military to respond without geographic limits as Trump holds off on decision
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has ordered the armed forces to respond to any new threat "without geographic restrictions," after meeting senior military commanders, according to BBC Arabic and CNN Arabic. Iran's army warned that any fresh US attack would only widen the war, following threats of further military action from the United States and Israel. BBC Arabic reported that Trump has not yet made a decision on military action against Iran.
Why it matters The phrase "without geographic restrictions" suggests any Iranian response may not be confined to a single arena, which raises concern among neighboring countries. Washington's pending decision remains a key factor in whether tensions escalate or ease.
Iran's security chief: no official decision to change nuclear doctrine, but debate under way
Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, said on Saturday that Tehran has made no official or government decision to alter its nuclear doctrine. He added that discussion is under way over the country's direction on the issue, without elaborating on its substance.
Iran's Rezaei says Hormuz will not open until Tehran's conditions are met
Iran's National Security Council secretary Mohsen Rezaei said he has not yet replied to a message from US Vice President Vance, and that the Strait of Hormuz will not open until Tehran's conditions are implemented. He also stressed Iran's readiness for deterrence and the firmness of its nuclear doctrine, according to Al Jazeera. RT Arabic reported that he said Iran will not negotiate with Washington until its seven conditions, passed on through intermediaries, are met.
