Iran's supreme leader warns US and Israel against new attacks

Summary

Iran's supreme leader, Khamenei, warned the United States and Israel on Saturday against launching new attacks as tensions mount over a possible return to fighting. US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have threatened new military action against Tehran, and Trump has suggested he could act after the US midterm elections. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Trump had not yet made a decision on fresh strikes.

Timeline

1. France 24

   31 Oct 2026, 17:00 UTCSource ↗

   France 24 reports that Iran's supreme leader warned the United States and Israel on Saturday against further strikes as tensions mount over a possible return to fighting, and that Rubio said Trump had not yet decided on fresh strikes.

2. The Hindu

   1 Nov 2026, 00:17 UTCSource ↗

   The Hindu reports that Iran's supreme leader warned the United States and Israel on October 31, 2026 against launching new attacks, following threats to resume strikes after crucial elections.

3. The Japan Times

   1 Nov 2026, 00:55 UTCSource ↗

   The Japan Times reports that Trump suggested he could launch fresh military action after the United States holds its midterm elections, following threats from Trump and Netanyahu against Iran.