Referring to sources, the "New York Times" newspaper reported that Iran's leader and spiritual leader, Ali Khamenei, has been ordered to avoid direct military conflict with the United States. According to it, Iran's Supreme National Security Council held an emergency meeting this week. During the meeting, the measures that Tehran will need to take were discussed if Washington strikes Iran or its supporters.
According to the news outlet, Khamenei issued orders to avoid direct war with the US and to keep Iran away from the activities of groups involved in the deaths of Americans.