Ayatollah Khamenei warns Trump of broader conflict as the US amasses forces in the region

Iran's Supreme Leader is warning the United States that any attack on Iran could trigger regional conflict, as US naval presence in the region strengthens. As tensions mount over Iran's protest crackdown and a possible nuclear deal, the United States President says his plans hinge on the success or failure of a deal.

In this photo released by an official website of the office of the Iranian supreme leader, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks in a meeting, in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. (Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP) Credit: AP