Published 08:58 IST, October 2nd 2024
'Our Action is Concluded Unless...': Iran Promises 'Powerful Response' Amid Netanyahu's Warning
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Araghchi in a tweet said that Iran has concluded its action unless the counterpart regime decides to invite further retaliation.
Tehran: Following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 's call for retaliation for attacking Israel, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi in a tweet said that Iran has concluded its action unless the counterpart regime decides to invite further retaliation.
"Earlier this evening, we exercised self-defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter, targeting solely military & security sites in charge of genocide in #Gaza and #Lebanon. We did so after exercising tremendous restraint for almost two months, to give space for a ceasefire in Gaza."
"Our action is concluded unless Israeli regime decides to invite further retaliation. In that scenario, our response will be stronger and more powerful," he added.
'It Will Pay for it': Netanyahu
on Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin in a video statement vowed to pledge, saying "Iran made a big mistake tonight," adding that the country will now pay for it. This comes as Iran launches nearly 200 missiles across Israel.
He further called the attack a “failure” and suggested that Iran will now face the same fate as the terrorist groups, Hamas and Hezbollah.
Furthermore, the Israeli Defense Force spokesperson RAdm. Daniel Hagari asserted that Iran will now have to face 'consequences' wherever and whenever it chooses.
“Iran’s attack is a severe and dangerous escalation. There will be consequences…We will respond wherever, whenever and however we choose, in accordance with the directive of the government of Israel.”
Iran fired several rockets towards Israel hours after intelligence warned of an imminent attack in Tel Aviv, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) said on Tuesday. According to reports, sirens continued to sound across Israel alerting people to rush towards the border. Some media reports in Israel have suggested that over 100 missiles have been launched from Iran. This comes after Israel eliminated Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in a major strike on September 27 in Lebanon.
Updated 10:18 IST, October 2nd 2024