{
  "id": 17392140,
  "title": "Khamenei: IRGC will have 'immediate, unrestricted response' to any US, Israeli threats",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/khamenei-irgc-will-have-immediate-unrestricted-response-to-any-us",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T11:38:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-913390"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has declared that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) will respond immediately and without restriction to any threats from the United States or Israel. At a meeting with top Iranian military officials, Khamenei emphasized the need for an unrestricted and impactful response, stating that Iran will decide the timing and terms for ending any new conflicts. He ordered the IRGC to update its target list, aiming to have all US and Israeli assets within reach of the armed forces. Khamenei highlighted the importance of intelligent combat readiness for maximum deterrence, insisting that every level and type of threat must be met with an immediate and effective response, regardless of geographical limitations. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty expressed deep concern over the potential for a more widespread conflict, warning that a second escalation would be more destructive and lead to nowhere. This follows US President Donald Trump's escalating rhetoric, suggesting that the war with Iran will soon be resolved, though he has previously stated he will not return to fighting until after the US midterm elections. On Friday, Trump indicated there was no urgency to reach a diplomatic agreement with Iran, citing the country's economic problems. Meanwhile, Qatar facilitated 12 hours of negotiations between Iranian officials to explore a diplomatic resolution, proposing steps including allowing UN inspectors to visit nuclear sites damaged by US and Israeli strikes.",
  "summary": "Khamenei ordered the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps to update its target list with the aim of having \"all tangible and intangible assets of the US and Israeli within reach of the armed forces.\"",
  "key_points": [
    "IRGC to respond immediately to US/Israeli threats without restriction",
    "Khamenei orders IRGC to update target list for US/Israeli assets",
    "Egyptian FM warns escalation would be more destructive and lead to nowhere"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}