Khamenei warns of 'regional war' if US attacks Iran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned of a "regional war" if the United States were to attack, responding to a recent American military build-up in the Gulf. The US has expanded its naval presence amid threats from President Trump concerning Iran's nuclear program and its suppression of domestic protests. Khamenei stated that the Iranian nation would not be scared by these threats but does not seek to initiate a conflict. Despite the escalating rhetoric, both Tehran and Washington have indicated that the door for negotiations remains open.