Iran’s foreign affairs official, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, has dismissed the recent weapons launched against Iran by neighboring Israel as insignificant, referring to them as “toys.” He stated that there is no immediate plan to retaliate against Israel and downplayed the impact of the Israeli strike. Despite this, he also warned that if Israel takes any decisive action against Iran, the response will be immediate and severe. However, he did not offer alternative theories as to who may have carried out the strike.
During an interview, Amir-Abdollahian did not mention Israel despite warning of complete destruction in previous statements. He stated that as long as there is no further adventurism by Israel against Iranian interests, there will be no additional reactions from Iran. He expressed skepticism about the origin of the strike, suggesting that it may not have necessarily come from Israel. However, he made it clear that if there is evidence of Israeli involvement in a decisive action against Iran, the response from Iran will be swift and severe.
Following the limited strikes carried out by Israel in Iran in retaliation for Tehran’s attacks on Israel, there have not been any reports of large-scale damage or casualties. Explosions were reported in the Isfahan province, where Natanz, one of Iran’s nuclear facilities, is located. Despite this, Iranian state media reported that the nation’s atomic sites were undamaged and fully safe. The International Atomic Energy Agency, a UN affiliate watchdog organization, also confirmed that there was no damage to Iran’s nuclear sites as a result of the Israeli strike.
The Israeli strike on Iran has raised tensions between the two countries, with the potential for further escalation depending on Iran’s response. The Israeli strike was described as limited, but Iran has warned of a severe response if Israel takes any decisive action against the country. It remains to be seen whether there will be further retaliatory actions from either side and how this situation could impact the broader region.
Amir-Abdollahian’s comments reflect Iran’s stance on the recent Israeli strike and the country’s approach to handling the situation. Despite downplaying the impact of the strike and suggesting that it may not have come from Israel, Iran remains prepared to respond harshly if necessary. The situation remains fluid, with both countries closely monitoring each other’s actions and responses and the potential for further escalation hanging in the balance.
Overall, the recent Israeli strike on Iran and Iran’s response or lack thereof have heightened tensions between the two countries. Iran’s foreign minister has stated that as long as there is no further Israeli adventurism against Iranian interests, there will be no new reactions from Iran. However, if Israel takes a decisive action against Iran, the response from Iran will be swift and severe. The situation remains tense, with both sides on high alert and the potential for further conflict looming.
