WANA (Feb 01) – Iran’s leader today stated more explicitly, “The United States should know that if it starts a war, this time, it will be a regional war.” This is the first time Ayatollah Khamenei has issued such a direct threat to his enemies.

 

“We are not the initiators and do not want to attack any country, but the Iranian nation will deliver a powerful blow to anyone who attacks or harasses us,” Iran’s Supreme Leader said today in Tehran during his public address.

 

Iranian Foreign Minister, in an interview with CNN, attacked the American side and warned them, “Either the United States reaches an agreement, or we will go to war with them.” A statement no one expected to hear with such clarity was indeed surprising.

 

In previous days, it was the United States that repeatedly threatened the Iranian side. Now, however, it is the Iranian side that is humiliating and threatening the United States with an attack. This trend is certainly not pleasing to the authorities in Washington.

 

After Ali Larijani, the head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, announced the start of structured negotiations with the United States, news related to Iran somewhat subsided. However, it remains unclear how Trump will conclude this story.

Iranian missiles are displayed in a park in Tehran, Iran, January 31, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

Key important points on the Iran issue gathered by WANA News Agency today:

 

  •   Contrary to international media reports, Russia and China are providing effective military and security assistance to Iran.

 

  •   Russia and China view any confrontation with Iran as a precursor to a larger war with each other.

 

  •   This week, a naval exercise involving live-fire drills with the participation of Iran, Russia, and China will be held in the Persian Gulf.

 

  •   China’s presence in the Persian Gulf region at this time is a military message to the United States.

 

  •   The large-scale march in Tehran following recent unrest has significantly influenced the stance of Russia and China.

 

  •   The alert level against Iran will be raised on Saturday and Sunday.

 

  •   The Ankara negotiations have not made significant progress.

 

  •   The United States has completed the deployment of its forces around Iran.

 

  •   Any U.S. attack on Iran would be a combined operation, not solely military.

 

  •   Government economic measures, including commodity subsidies, have created a positive social climate.

 

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