ASHENEWS reports that Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said that the country’s strike against Israel, is its natural right to legitimate defense of the country in response to the zionist aggression on its interests.
Raisi stated this in the aftermath of its drone strike on Saturday night.
This platform reports that Israel has been at war against Gaza with records of women and children dead and many others injured.
It is further reported that Israel has targeted Gaza hospitals, which has affected care for the injured persons.
According to Raisi, “The Iranian armed forces taught the zionist enemy a lesson. Any new reckless response from the enemy will be met with a stronger and harsher response.
“The defensive action carried out by the armed forces is a natural right to legitimate defense of our country in response to the zionist aggression on our interests.
“Last night’s combined operations carry a message of strength and power to the Islamic nation and a message of fear and humiliation to the enemies of humanity.
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“Iran has used all regional and international capabilities in recent months to warn the international community of the ineffectiveness of the Security Council,” he said.
Raisi added that the attack on Israel was in the defense of Iran’s sovereignty and national interests.
“Yesterday’s operation comes in the context of defending Iran’s sovereignty and national interests, punishing the enemies, and enhancing regional security. The Iranian action was smart and calculated, and the Iranian drones and missiles targeted zionist military bases.
“We consider peace and stability in the region essential for our national security and will not hesitate to make any effort to revive stability and peace.
“The Zionist entity is the one that threatens international security and stability in the region through its continuous violations and brutal crimes over the past 6 months in Gaza.
“Resistance is the key word for reviving peace and regional security and ending the occupation and terrorism in all its forms.”
