February 1, 2026 at 05:07AM
Iran threatens wider war if Washington strikes
Iran’s top cleric warns that any US strike would trigger a regional war, signaling a broadening conflict beyond targeted actions.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued the warning, stating that initiating war would escalate to a wider regional confrontation.
The statement comes amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington, with Iran signaling readiness to respond to any military moves.