# Iran warns of unrestricted retaliation if attacked as mediators seek peace

https://mins.news/en/item/123666

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-31 12:13 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/31/iran-warns-of-unfettered-retaliation-if-attacked-as-mediators-try-for-peace?traffic_source=rss

> Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei instructed the armed forces to prepare for an immediate and effective response without geographical limits if Iran is attacked again. Qatari diplomats held talks in Tehran as mediators work to avert renewed war between Iran and the United States.

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