Iranian President Raisi makes 'legitimate defense' statement

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi stated that Israel was punished by the attack carried out by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps due to its strike on the Iranian consulate in Syria.

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Iranian President Raisi makes 'legitimate defense' statement

A statement by President Ebrahim Raisi regarding his country's attack on Israel was published by Iran's official news agency IRNA.

Raisi argued that the operation against Israel was carried out within the scope of "legitimate defense" in response to the attack on the Iranian consulate in Syria.

Iranian President Raisi noted that they would respond more strongly to any attempt made against his country.

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Commander Hossein Salami also said, "They will target Israel if it targets Iranian interests and assets."

News Source: AA