Iran's supreme leader warns retaliation would not be limited by geography

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Iran's leader warns any response would not be limited by geography as mediation continues

On Saturday, Iran's supreme leader said Tehran's response to any attack would not be restricted by geography, while mediators work toward peace, and Iranian lawmakers urged withdrawal from the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. On Friday, Qatari officials were in Iran seeking to revive a ceasefire deal with the US, and Pakistan's army said it was cautiously optimistic about mediation. Senators were briefed on Trump's reported plan to restart the war, and the US was said to be weighing new strikes while Vice President Vance reached out to Tehran.

• Iran's IRGC says four tankers struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz after using "unauthorised" routes.
• Vance wrote to an Iranian official on Thursday proposing an immediate resumption of comprehensive talks, including on the nuclear program, while Trump denied peace talks are under way.
• The Atlantic reported that Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia was removed as head of strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
• The Pentagon says the war has cost US taxpayers $47bn.