Iran’s supreme leader warns of ‘regional war’ if US attacks

Published February 1, 2026 12:19pm ET



Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is warning there will be a “regional war” in the Middle East if the United States attacks Iran in the latest escalation between the two countries.

“The Americans must be aware that if they wage a war this time, it will be a regional war,” the Iranian supreme leader said on Sunday.

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