Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei stated that the Iranian armed forces must be prepared for war, following a meeting with senior commanders, Al Jazeera reported. He emphasized that if the United States or Israel launches any attack, Iran will respond immediately, powerfully, effectively, and without geographical restrictions. Khamenei noted that if war restarts, its end time and conditions will be determined by Iran, indicating that Iran will hold the diplomatic initiative. He also framed this potential conflict as a continuation of the 1980 Iran-Iraq War and mentioned national mobilization and the role of the Basij militia in maintaining domestic order, suggesting that Iran is prepared for a full-scale war, not only against external attacks but also against internal enemies.