Iran’s Foreign Ministry responds to Iran’s background claims: “We will retaliate for foolish actions”
U.S. Rep. Graham claims Iran instigates and supports Hamas
Iran denied claims by some American politicians that Iran was behind the Israeli surprise operation by the Palestinian armed political faction Hamas that began on the 7th, and predicted retaliation, saying it would take a “strong response” to “any foolish action” attacking Iran for that reason. .
According to foreign media such as AP, Xinhua, and Tass News, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Qanani spoke at a weekly press conference in Tehran, especially anti-Iran attacks by U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (Republican) and posts posted on social media He took issue with them and stated this.
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In response, Spokesperson Qanani said, “Anyone who threatens Iran must be held accountable for legal and diplomatic consequences in the international community,” adding that the Iranian government will always “strongly and resolutely” defend national security and the rights of its people. He emphasized that he has been taking action.
He summed up announcements from the Palestinian Authority and armed resistance groups, saying that the recent military operation is a response to “Israel’s frequent desecrations and provocations against the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem” and that the Israeli government is harassing and exterminating the Palestinian people every day. He said it was retaliation for the military operation he was carrying out.
Kanani also fiercely criticized the recently announced U.S. support plan for Israel, including weapons and funds, as “evidence that the U.S. government supports and directly supports Israel’s criminal acts against the Palestinians.”
He emphasized that the Iranian government’s position is to recognize that the Palestinian state has a legitimate and internationally recognized right to resistance and the right to resist “oppressors, aggressors and occupiers.”
The Palestinian Islamic resistance movement Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israeli villages in the border area with the Gaza Strip on the 7th, and the Israeli military’s retaliatory bombing of the Gaza Strip and increased fighting continued.
Israel blockaded the entire Gaza Strip, with a population of 2.4 million, and cut off electricity. As signs of a long-term war appeared, 120,000 refugees had already fled their homes. The number of deaths is increasing as time goes by.
Source: Donga
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