Iran’s supreme leader warns any US attack would spark ‘regional war’

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 8 min read 100% complete by By JON GAMBRELLFebruary 1, 2026 at 06:53 PM

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Iran's Supreme Leader issued a warning on Sunday that any attack by the United States would trigger a regional war in the Middle East. The statement escalates tensions amid threats from then-President Trump to potentially strike Iran due to its crackdown on recent protests. Adding to the heightened situation, Iran is planning a military drill in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping lane for oil. The drill, scheduled for Sunday and Monday, may involve live fire exercises in the area through which a significant portion of the world's traded oil passes.

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Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf 30% Tehran ×240% Islamic Republic 50% Revolutionary Guard ×250% Mideast 60% Donald Trump 60% Strait of Hormuz ×270% Ayatollah Ali Khamenei 70% United States ×280% Iran ×790%

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regional war 100% us attack 90% iran 80% united states 70% strait of hormuz 60% military drill 60% mideast 60% escalating tensions 50% shipping lane 40%