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Iran will retaliate against the United States if it determines that Washington is directly involved in attacks on its territory, Tehran’s ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva said on Wednesday.
“If we come to the conclusion that the United States is directly involved in attacks on Iran, we will start responding to the US,” Ambassador Ali Bahreini said.
Bahreini warned that Iran’s response to ongoing Israeli strikes would be without restraint, though he emphasized that it would remain “proportionate and in accordance with international law.”
“We will not show any reluctance in defending our people, security and land. We will respond seriously and strongly, without restraint,” he said.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday urged officials to rally local communities and boost public participation in response to ongoing Israeli attacks.
“Bring the people and neighborhoods to the scene and create participation,” Pezeshkian said during a cabinet meeting, signaling a call for grassroots mobilization.
He did not elaborate on any plans.
He also directed all government institutions to provide support for those affected by the strikes, as the conflict with Israel continues to escalate.
A series of before and after images published by US aerospace firm Maxar Technologies on Tuesday revealed the extent of damage wrought by Israeli attacks on a missile site in Tabriz and the Mashhad airport.
See them here.
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz on Tuesday likened the current situation in Tehran to a “tornado,” saying Iranian state symbols were collapsing and citizens were fleeing.
"Symbols of the regime are being bombed and collapsing – from the broadcasting authority and soon other targets, and masses of residents are fleeing. This is how dictatorships fall," Katz posted on X.
