In a fiery statement on Tuesday, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi warned that Iran will respond with severe, extensive, and painful action to any aggression against its assets and interests.
Speaking in a phone call with the Emir of Qatar, Raisi expressed his frustration with the United Nations and UN Security Council for their failure to denounce the recent Israeli aggression on the Iranian consulate in Syria.
Raisi referred to Operation True Promise, a retaliatory action carried out by Iran, and declared that any future attacks on Iran's interests will be met with a harsh response against all perpetrators.President Ebrahim Raeisi has warned that any slightest action against Iran’s interests will be met with an “extensive and painful response.”https://t.co/RoElOWtc3K pic.twitter.com/dUBv85qNs4
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The Iranian president invoked Article 51 of the United Nations Charter to justify Iran's right to self-defense.
Raisi also criticized the United States and some Western governments for their support of Israel's actions.
He urged Islamic nations to unite and resist the Israeli occupation in order to put an end to what he described as 'genocide in Gaza.'
The Qatari Emir, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, expressed support for Iran and commended its response to Israeli aggression.🚨 Spokesperson for the Iranian Armed Forces says we tell Western Leaders that we do not seek to expand the war, but we will cut off any hand that crosses its limits
Any aggression from israel or its supporters will be met with a stronger response than before.
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Al Thani noted that global support for the Palestinian cause is at its highest level and accused Israel of trying to divert attention from its crimes in Gaza.
Raisi issued a warning to ‘Israel’, stating that any further reckless actions from the enemy will be met with a harsher and stronger response.
He emphasized that Iran's operations are a demonstration of strength for Islamic nations and a message of fear and humiliation for the 'enemies of humanity.' The Iranian president also criticized the ineffectiveness of the UN Security Council, which he said is under the influence of the US and supporters of ‘Israel’.
Raisi stressed that Iran considers peace and stability in the region essential for its own national security and will make every effort to restore it.
In conclusion, Raisi asserted that the Israeli occupation poses a threat to international peace and stability through its repeated violations and crimes.
He emphasized that resistance is the key to restoring peace, stability, and ending occupation and terrorism in all its forms.