TEHRAN, 31 October, 2026 (Nosheen): Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has directed senior military commanders to respond immediately to any threat from the enemy, stressing that geographical boundaries should not restrict their response. According to Iranian state broadcaster Press TV, Khamenei issued strategic directives to senior armed forces commanders, calling for all material and non-material assets linked to the hostile intentions of the United States and Israel to remain within Iran’s reach. He warned that if adversaries resume military or terrorist attacks against Iran, the country’s armed forces and people would determine the timing and terms of the war’s conclusion. Khamenei emphasized that intelligent and effective military preparedness was essential to confronting powerful adversaries, strengthening defensive deterrence and preventing potential attacks against the country. The directives come amid continuing tensions between Iran, the United States and Israel, with concerns growing over the possibility of renewed military confrontation in the region. His remarks underscore Tehran’s continued focus on military readiness and deterrence as regional security tensions remain unresolved.