TEHRAN: Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Saturday warned the United States and Israel against launching new attacks on the country following their threats to resume strikes after crucial elections, as fears mount over a return to fighting. The declaration came as the Islamic republic's top diplomat said there were no plans to hold talks with the United States, as indirect mediation via Qatar continues.

President Donald Trump has warned of fresh military action after the United States holds midterm elections early next week, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying on Saturday, "we can achieve military objectives if we seek to." In Israel, which is coming off fresh elections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken of a "historic, one-time opportunity" to topple the Iranian government.

"Any level or type of threat must be met with an immediate, impactful and geographically unrestricted response," Mojtaba Khamenei told top military commanders in a meeting. He said Iran would determine the timing and conditions for ending any renewed military or "terrorist attacks by its enemies."

The meeting included armed forces chief of staff Ali Abdollahi, army chief Amir Hatami and Revolutionary Guards commander Ahmad Vahidi. Khamenei also ordered commanders to update Iran's target list to include "all types of tangible and intangible assets belonging to the American-Zionist enemy."

Rubio, speaking at a G20 news conference in Atlanta, said Trump "hasn't made a decision" on any fresh strikes. Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed receiving a letter from US Vice President-elect JD Vance, aimed at reviving negotiations, but maintained that no direct talks are currently planned.