据官方媒体报道，伊朗最高领袖警告称，任何新的美国袭击都将引发“地理上不受限制的回应”，伊朗官员表示，如果他们认为袭击迫在眉睫，并未排除采取先发制人的军事行动。这一表态是德黑兰近几周来最严厉的警告之一。
Iran's supreme leader warned that any new U.S. attack would trigger a 'geographically unrestricted response,' according to state media, and Iranian officials said they have not ruled out pre-emptive military action if they believe a strike is imminent. The statement marks one of the sharpest warnings from Tehran in recent weeks.
尽管言辞强硬，伊朗官员称，他们在与华盛顿的斡旋谈判中看到了积极进展，这种断断续续的谈判在美国中期选举前一直在进行。参与谈判的外交官未透露双方提出的具体条件。
Despite the rhetoric, Iranian officials said they see positive movement in mediated negotiations with Washington, which have continued on and off ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. Diplomats involved in the talks have not disclosed details of what either side has offered.
据报道，几个驻有美军基地的海湾国家正在为可能的升级做准备。石油交易商密切关注这一对峙，因为海湾地区的任何动荡都可能影响全球能源供应和附近水域的航运。
Gulf states, several of which host U.S. military installations, are reported to be bracing for a possible escalation. Oil traders have been watching the standoff closely, since any disruption in the Gulf region could affect global energy supply and shipping through nearby waters.