Iranian Chief of General Staff Mohammed Baqeri said that if Israel attacks Iran, they will respond more violently and their entire infrastructure will be targeted.
“WE HAVE LEAVED A DIFFICULT PERIOD BEHIND”
In his video speech published by Iran’s official news agency IRNA, Baqeri explained the details of the missile attack carried out by the Revolutionary Guards Army against Israel.
Bakıri stated that after the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, the USA, Europe and some other countries requested Iran to refrain from increasing tensions until a ceasefire was achieved in Gaza, and therefore they left behind a difficult period in which they refrained from responding, adding that Israel ‘s murders during this period, with the support and green light of the USA; He stated that they increased their attacks against the Lebanese people, especially the killing of Hezbollah leader Hasan Nasrallah and the Deputy Commander of the Revolutionary Guards Army’s Quds Force, Brigadier General Abbas Nilfuruşan.
CIVIL PLACES WERE NOT HIT, MILITARY BASES WERE TARGETED
Stating that it is not possible to tolerate the situation any longer, Bakıri emphasized that the Revolutionary Guards Army targeted Israel’s important bases with its missile operation.
Pointing out that despite the crimes committed by Israel, they refrained from hitting civilian settlements in accordance with international law and only military bases were targeted, Bakıri said, “Israel’s 3 main air bases were targeted. The starting point of the attack on Hasan Nasrallah was Hatzerim Air Base, strategic radars and tanks.” headquarters, F 35 and Mossad headquarters, personnel carriers around Gaza and Nevatim Air Base, where their soldiers are located, were targeted.” he said.
‘WE COULD HIT BUT WE DID NOT’ MESSAGE
Bakıri pointed out that although it was possible to hit industrial zones in the operation in question that would affect the economic infrastructure of the Israeli regime and its people, there were no attacks, and said, “If the USA and Europe do not control the crazy Israel and attack the independence and territorial integrity of our country, it will be several times more than the operation we carried out tonight.” responds and their entire infrastructure is targeted.” he said.
Bakıri said, “We hope that the USA will give up its previous attitude, stop this criminal machine (Israel) and the region will find peace.” he said.
PRESIDENT OF IRAN: THIS IS JUST PART OF OUR POWER
In his message shared on his X social media account, Iranian President Pezeshkian argued that his country’s missile attacks against Israel were carried out “for the peace and security of Iran and the region, based on legitimate rights.”
Stating that they gave a “definite response” to Israel’s aggression, Pezeşkiyan noted that these attacks were carried out in order to defend Iran’s interests and citizens.
Pezeşkiyan used the following expressions in his message:
“Netanyahu should know that Iran is not seeking war, but will respond decisively to every threat. This was only part of our power. Do not enter into conflict with Iran.”
MISSILES USED FOR THE FIRST TIME
In the written statement made by the Revolutionary Guard Army, it was reported that a missile attack was carried out on Israel targeting Iran’s “national security”.
It was stated that the attack was carried out in response to the Israeli attacks in which Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, Hezbollah leader Hasan Nasrallah and Iranian Brigadier General Abbas Nilfuruşan were killed.
Iranian state television later announced that approximately 200 missiles were fired at Israel and hypersonic Fettah-1 missiles were used for the first time.