Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:54am on 01 Feb 2026,Sunday International
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that any US attack would lead to a “regional war” as Washington increases its military presence near Iran. State-linked media quoted him saying Iran would not be intimidated by US naval deployments. The warning comes as Iran prepares live-fire naval drills in the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route. US Central Command said its forces are operating in nearby waters and cautioned Iran against unsafe actions. US President Donald Trump said talks with Iran were under way and could produce an acceptable outcome. Iranian officials also confirmed progress on a negotiation framework.
