Tehran – through several of its officials – warned Israel of a swift, widespread and stronger response if it launched an attack, and while Israel is investigating plans to attack Iran, Washington warned of the effects it would have on the area. .
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian said Tehran warned Washington that “if the Israeli entity commits any misadventure, our response will be faster, stronger and more comprehensive.”
Abdullahian emphasized that Iran does not want to increase tensions in the region, saying, “The White House clearly warned us that Tehran’s response and next action will be decisive, swift and far-reaching if the Zionist regime attempts terrorist attacks again on Iranian interests. and security.”
For his part, Ali Bagheri Kani, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister and main negotiator in the nuclear file, said that his country would respond within seconds to any possible Israeli attack.
In statements to Iranian state television, Kani described Israel’s targeting of the consular section of the Iranian embassy in the Syrian capital, Damascus, as a strategic mistake.
Kenny pointed out that Iran’s response to Israel demonstrated its military and defense capabilities within the framework of self-defense.
He said, “The Zionist regime must know that if it makes another mistake, the response will not be delayed by 12 days, not days or hours, but within seconds.”
An Iranian official said his country is ready for any eventuality, saying, “The Zionists must not make a second mistake because Iran’s response will be tougher, stronger and faster.”
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said that his country’s attack on several Israeli military headquarters was carried out within the framework of the right to self-defense.
He said that his country’s response to the Damascus attack was logical, and that Iran is not trying to increase tension in the region, as he said.
In this context, an Iranian official told Al Jazeera that Iran does not want war, but that it is ready for it if it is triggered, and that its options are wide.
An Iranian official explained to Al Jazeera that “the Israeli entity needs to know that stupid and bullying behavior does not work with a country like Iran.” He continued, “Iran has the full will to respond militarily to the Israeli entity again, but in a stronger way.”
He confirmed that “Iran is ready for the second level of response through weapons that have not been used before in the conflict with the Israeli entity.”
Israel’s readiness to respond
On the other hand, Israeli media confirmed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu supports launching an attack in response to Iran’s attack aimed at Israel.
Israel’s War Council concluded a meeting – yesterday, Monday – that lasted 3 hours, and no official statement was issued after the meeting, but CNN reported that an Israeli official said that the Council reviewed on military plans for a possible response in Iran.
At the same time, the newspaper “Haaretz” said that one of the sources familiar with the discussions of the Council confirmed that there was great international pressure on Israel which will have a major impact on decisions regarding a possible response.
The source said that Netanyahu is inclined to support attacks on Iran, and the security establishment is pressing to carry out these attacks.
The Israel Broadcasting Authority reported that sources said the prime minister refused to receive calls from foreign leaders after the Iranian attack for fear of exposing himself to pressure that would prevent him from responding to the attack.
For its part, Israel’s Channel 12 said that Israel’s response “will be in a way that Washington will accept and that the region will not be likely to be drawn into war,” and explained that “Israel’s political and security leadership has decide to answer clearly. and certainly to an Iranian attack.”
American Conservation
Contrary to Israel’s commitment to attack Iran, the US Department of Defense confirmed that Washington is not seeking escalation, but is taking the necessary steps to defend Israel, and said, “Israel will decide the they should respond to the Iranian attack. , but we’re not looking for a promotion.”
For his part, an American official told Al Jazeera that Washington continues its efforts to prevent further escalation, but stressed that the decision is up to Israel.
The official pointed out that Israel could go to strike targets deep inside Iran, and emphasized that the possible attack “is not aimed at escalation, but to make Iran understand Israel’s capability get anywhere. “
On Saturday afternoon, Iran launched about 350 missiles and drones towards Israel, and Tel Aviv said they intercepted 99%, and Tehran said that half of the missiles hit Israeli targets.
This is the first attack that Iran has launched directly from its territory on Israel, and not through groups loyal to it, including Hezbollah in Lebanon, and it came in response an attack that targeted the consular section of the Iranian embassy in Damascus at the beginning of this April.
Tehran accuses Tel Aviv of launching the Damascus missile attack, which led to the killing of 7 members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, including the famous General Mohammad Reza Zahedi, while that Tel Aviv has not officially acknowledged or denied responsibility for the attack. there were
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2024-04-15 22:24:15
