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Iran Warns US Attack Could Ignite Regional War

2/5/2026

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Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei stated that a US attack would trigger a "regional war," amid escalating tensions from President Trump's military threats regarding Iran's protests.
Khamenei described the protests as a "coup," alleging US involvement in the unrest.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed skepticism about US negotiations, citing lost trust but remaining open to fair talks.
The Iranian government reported nearly 3,000 protest-related deaths, while human rights groups estimate over 6,700 fatalities.
US warships, including the USS Abraham Lincoln, are currently positioned in the region, increasing the risk of conflict.

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Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei stated that a US attack would trigger a "regional war," amid escalating tensions from President Trump's military threats regarding Iran's protests.
Khamenei described the protests as a "coup," alleging US involvement in the unrest.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed skepticism about US negotiations, citing lost trust but remaining open to fair talks.
The Iranian government reported nearly 3,000 protest-related deaths, while human rights groups estimate over 6,700 fatalities.
US warships, including the USS Abraham Lincoln, are currently positioned in the region, increasing the risk of conflict.