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Ayatollah Khamenei warned a U.S. strike would trigger a regional war amid ongoing diplomatic talks and a U.S. naval buildup including six destroyers and an aircraft carrier.
- Feb 1, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, warned any United States attack would trigger a wider regional war, state media reported amid rising tensions.
- Following nationwide protests that began Dec. 28, President Donald Trump ordered the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier group to the Arabian Sea, expanding the U.S. Navy presence after Iran's crackdown.
- Iran had planned live-fire drills in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday and Monday, while U.S. Central Command warned Iran not to threaten American warships or disrupt commercial shipping during the exercises.
- Concerns grew that the standoff could disrupt commercial shipping and oil flows, as about one-fifth of global oil trade passes through the route, while Iranian government statements warned of a firm blow to attackers.
- Human rights groups say the crackdown left more than 49,500 detained and at least 6,713 killed, while Tehran government acknowledged a death toll of 3,117.
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Iran Missiles Pose 'Serious Threat' To US Bases, Gulf Allies Warn Washington
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US allies warn Iran's missiles still threaten American bases despite past strikes. Gulf states refuse support for any attack on Iran. Tehran says its capabilities remain intact, as tensions rise with US deployments, while leaders on both sides warn of regional war even amid tentative talks.
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