Open threat from Iran to the US: 'If you support Israel...'
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that if the US provides military support for Israel's airstrikes, they will strike American targets in the Middle East. Araghchi issued the threat by stating, "If there is a war, the parties will attack each other; this is quite natural."
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In the early hours of Friday, June 13, Israel announced that it had launched a comprehensive airstrike against Iran's nuclear facilities. With the operation dubbed "Rising Lion," targets at the "heart" of Iran's nuclear program were struck. As regional tensions soared following the attacks, Iran's retaliation was not delayed.
CLAIMS OF US INVOLVEMENT ON THE AGENDA
Following Israel's attack, nuclear negotiations were shelved. All eyes turned to the US, which had been at the table during this process. US President Donald Trump's statements of support for Israel and reports that the American military has completed preparations for a troop deployment in the region have increased global concern.
While it is alleged that the Pentagon has sent nuclear-capable bombers and fighter jets to the Middle East, Russian President Vladimir Putin also warned of the "risk of World War III" in a statement.
OPEN THREAT FROM IRAN: "WE WILL STRIKE TARGETS IN THE MIDDLE EAST"
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi sent harsh messages to Washington in an interview with NBC News. Araghchi explicitly stated that if the US provides military support to Israel, Iran will launch attacks on American targets in the region.
Stating, "If there is a war, the parties will attack each other. This is a very clear and understandable situation. It is every country's legitimate right to defend itself," Araghchi indicated that Iran has made the necessary preparations.