What Response Will Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Deliver to Israeli Strikes?
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Tehran, June 13 (NationPress) The President of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, declared on Friday that the nation will respond to Israel's recent airstrikes with a "legitimate and powerful" reaction. This statement came as a response to the deadly Israeli airstrikes targeting various locations in Tehran and other Iranian cities, according to an official statement from his office.
Pezeshkian emphasized that both the Iranian populace and leadership would not remain passive regarding Israel's "criminal actions", asserting that the forthcoming response would lead Israel to "regret its reckless actions".
He urged for greater unity, trust, solidarity, and consensus within the Iranian community, expressing confidence that the response would be "harsh, wise, and strong".
The President condemned Israel's "brutal aggression" against Tehran and other cities, highlighting that such actions led to the "martyrdom of children, women, innocent citizens, military leaders, and nuclear experts". He labeled these assaults as violations of international duties and indicative of the criminal essence of the illegitimate Israeli regime.
Pezeshkian also reassured that his administration would maintain uninterrupted services to ensure the daily lives of citizens are not disrupted, as reported by Xinhua News Agency. The airstrikes occurred early Friday morning, targeting Tehran and multiple cities across Iran.
Following the attacks, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei stated that Israel should prepare for severe repercussions for its "crimes" against Iran.