Iran’s supreme leader has thanked the armed forces for their operation against Israel, calling them on to “ceaselessly pursue military innovation and learn the enemy’s tactics”, according to the country’s official news agency. “How many missiles were launched and how many of them hit their target is not the primary question, what really matters is that Iran demonstrated its willpower during that operation,” Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said. Iran attacked Israel on April 13 with more than 300 missiles and drones, saying it was in response to the deadly bombing of its consulate in Syria on April 1. On Friday, explosions were heard in Isfahan in what sources said was an […]
Speaking by phone to Qatar’s emir, Ebrahim Raisi declared Iran’s aerial attack against Israel to be a success and said Iran would deliver an even more “painful” blow if there are future threat to its interests. “We now categorically declare that the smallest action against Iranian interests will certainly be met with a severe, widespread and painful response against all its perpetrators,” the Iranian president said, according to IRNA news agency. Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani told state TV that Tehran’s counterattack following any Israeli retaliation would be “a matter of seconds as Iran will not wait for another 12 days to respond”. Iran’s foreign minister’s also warning […]
Iranian officials have declared a precise and limited response to Israel’s attack on their Damascus consulate. Dubbed “True Promise” by the Revolutionary Guard, it showcased Iran’s capabilities with ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones targeting Israel. While state TV claims successful hits on military targets, Israel disputes this. As tensions rise, the Revolutionary Guard warns of harsh retaliation to any Israeli response, remaining on high alert. Iranians await Israel’s next move, hoping to avoid further escalation. Al Jazeera’s Dorsa Jabari joins us live from Tehran for the latest updates. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out […]
Members of the United Nations Security Council are calling for de-escalation and accountability, following an Israeli air strike on the Iranian consulate building in Syria, which killed 14 people. Iran’s UN ambassador condemns Israel’s attacks in Syria, calling them ‘terrorist’ acts violating international law. Iran told the council it reserves the right to take a decisive response. Something many on the council were warning against – but know could very well be likely. Russia’s UN envoy criticizes Israel’s attacks in Syria amid Gaza war, cites violations of ceasefire resolution. Condemns assault on aid workers and Iranian consulate. In the hours leading up to the meeting, the Secretary General of the […]
