Iran actions against Israel ‘concluded’ unless provoked, says foreign minister after missile assault

On October 1, Tehran launched a salvo of missiles against Israel in retaliation for the killing of several leaders of Iran-aligned armed groups.

Oct 2, 2024 - 11:30
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Iran actions against Israel ‘concluded’ unless provoked, says foreign minister after missile assault

Iran announced on October 2 that its missile attack on Israel changed into completed, declaring it'd refrain from further action unless provoked. “Our action is concluded unless the Israeli regime decides to invite further retaliation. In that scenario, our response could be stronger and more powerful,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a post on social media platform X.

In response, Israel and the U. S. vowed to retaliate against Iran, escalating concerns over a imaginable wider conflict all over the region. The U.S. committed to working closely with Israel to make sure that Iran faces “severe consequences” for its October 1 attack.

The United Nations Security Council has scheduled an emergency meeting on the Middle East for October 2, while the European Union has is often called for a without delay ceasefire to de-escalate tensions.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry earlier is often called on the UN Security Council to take “meaningful action” to prevent threats against regional peace and security. “Our defensive operation is per international law and the easiest to self-defence… we handiest targeted defense force and security facilities,” the ministry said in its statement regarding the missile attack on Israel.

On October 1, Tehran launched a salvo of missiles against Israel in retaliation for the killing of several leaders of Iran-aligned armed groups. The Iranian Foreign Minister stated that this action came after Iran exercised significant restraint in hopes of allowing space for a ceasefire in Gaza. This escalation has heightened concerns about broader regional conflict amid ongoing tensions.

Netanyahu reacts to Iranian missile attack

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised that arch-foe Iran would pay for the missile attack, while Tehran said any retaliation might be met with “vast destruction”, raising fears of a a lot wider war.

“Iran made a giant mistake tonight – and that's going to pay for it,” Netanyahu said on the outset of a political-security meeting, consistent with an announcement.

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