Iran's supreme leader warns US against resuming attacks

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Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei met with top military commanders and ordered them to meet any US or Israeli attack with a "geographically unrestricted response", according to a written statement.

Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei has warned the United States and Israel against returning to war, according to a written statement, following threats of a possible resumption of strikes.

"If the enemies once again launch military or terrorist attacks, it is the armed forces of the Islamic Republic and the Iranian nation that will determine the time and conditions for ending them," said a statement attributed to Mr Khamenei posted on his website.

The remarks came during a reported meeting between Mr Khamenei and senior military commanders, including armed forces chief of staff Ali Abdollahi, army chief Amir Hatami and Revolutionary Guards commander Ahmad Vahidi.

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