TEHRAN, Feb 1, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned on Sunday of a "regional war" if the United States attacked following heavy military deployments by Washington in the Gulf. "The Americans should know that if they start a war, this time it will be a regional war," Khamenei was quoted as saying by the Tasnim news agency.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 01, 2026 09:08 UTC