Khamenei says Iranian forces will punish Israel for attacks

"In the early hours of today, the Zionist regime extended its evil and bloodstained hand to commit a crime in our beloved country, revealing its wicked nature more than ever by targeting residential areas. The regime must await severe punishment," Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said in a statement.

"By God’s will, the powerful arm of the Islamic Republic’s armed forces will not let it go unpunished," he added.

"In the enemy’s attacks, several commanders and scientists were martyred. Their successors and colleagues will immediately carry on their duties, God willing."

"With this crime, the Zionist regime has prepared a bitter and painful fate for itself—and it will undoubtedly face it."