Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called on Iranian officials to respond with “strength, will, and initiative” to Israel’s airstrike on Iranian military targets, a move that has escalated tensions in the Middle East. Speaking through Iran’s official IRNA news agency on Sunday, Khamenei said, “The evil committed by the Zionist regime two nights ago should neither be downplayed nor exaggerated… They should understand the strength, will, and initiative of the Iranian nation.”
In a post on X/Twitter, Khamenei echoed his sentiments: “The Zionist regime made a wrong move… We must make them understand the power, determination, and initiative of the Iranian people.” Emphasizing that it is up to Iranian officials to decide on the best course of action, he added, “Our officials should assess and precisely determine what needs to be done… and do whatever is in the best interests of this country and nation.”
The remarks come after Israel launched airstrikes on what it identified as strategic Iranian military sites. Iran initially downplayed the attack, claiming it caused only minor damage, yet prominent Iranian leaders have warned of an inevitable response. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaking during a closed session, reportedly stated, “Tehran’s response to Israel will be inevitable.”
The Iranian Foreign Ministry, referencing Article 51 of the UN Charter, affirmed Iran’s right to self-defense, calling the strikes acts of aggression. “The Islamic Republic of Iran considers itself rightful and duty-bound to defend against foreign acts of aggression,” read the ministry’s statement via the semi-official Tasnim News.
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The maniacal robed monster thinks the world is as stupid as he. He shot 550+ ballistic missles and rockets at Israel yet when Israel hits back, Israel is out of line. He’ll probably get the UN, of who his country somehow is a member nation, to condemn Israel for its unprovoked attack. And the world will even vote along with these allah akbar killers.