Iran Updates U.S. and Israel Targets, Orders a Response With No Geographic Limits

31 October 2026

The Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has determined that any level or type of threat against the country will receive an “immediate, high-impact, and geographically unrestricted” response.

The statement occurred during a meeting with senior commanders of the Islamic Republic’s Armed Forces, in which the Iranian leader also ordered a comprehensive update of the military targets database to place the United States’ and Israel’s physical and non-physical assets within the country’s reach.

Khamenei calls for reinforcement of military capabilities

In a statement released on Saturday, the 31st, on Telegram, the ayatollah stressed that should Iran’s adversaries resume military or terrorist attacks, it will be up to the Iranian Armed Forces and the population to determine the timing and conditions for ending the hostilities.

Khamenei advocated strengthening military intelligence, deepening defense capabilities in doctrine and tactics, and expanding emerging technologies.

Iranian leader cites the “Resistance Front”

The Iranian leader described the cooperation of the “Resistance Front” in the Middle East and the “unity of operational domains” as decisive factors in shaping a new political and security order in West Asia.

Forces report readiness in the Persian Gulf and at the Strait of Hormuz

In the communiqué, the Iranian leader also said that, during the meeting, the Chief of the General Staff, Major General Abdollahi, the Army Commander, Major General Hatami, and the Commander of the Revolutionary Guard (IRGC), Major General Vahidi, reported a high state of readiness off the coasts of the Persian Gulf, in the Strait of Hormuz, in the Gulf of Oman, and along the country’s borders, in addition to increases in ammunition and armaments production.

Content translated with the aid of Artificial Intelligence, reviewed and edited by the Broadcast editorial desk, the real-time news system of Grupo Estado.

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