Iran has issued a stark warning to Israel, promising a powerful retaliation if its infrastructure is targeted, following recent missile attacks between the two countries.
Tensions between Iran and Israel escalated further on Tuesday after Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araqchi, issued a strong warning against any potential Israeli attack on Iranian infrastructure. Speaking during a televised address, Araqchi vowed that any strike by Israel would be met with a much more forceful retaliation from Tehran.
“We recommend the Zionist regime (Israel) not to test the resolution of the Islamic Republic,” said Araqchi. “If any attack against our country takes place, our response will be more powerful.” He emphasized that Iranian forces are prepared to target sensitive sites within Israel in response to any aggression. “Our enemies know what kind of targets inside the Zionist Regime are within our reach,” Araqchi added.
The escalating rhetoric comes after Iran launched a series of missile strikes on Israel last week. Israel has vowed to retaliate, raising concerns of a larger conflict between the two nations. While Israel has yet to carry out its promised response, the threat of military escalation continues to loom over the region.
Iran’s oil minister made a visit to Kharg Island, home to the country’s main oil export terminal, on Sunday. During the visit, he met with naval commanders to discuss potential threats to the island’s critical energy infrastructure, amid growing concerns that Israel could target these facilities as part of its retaliatory measures.
The situation has attracted international attention, with U.S. President Joe Biden weighing in on the matter. Speaking on Friday, Biden said that while Israel has yet to decide on the course of action, the potential for further violence remains high. “I don’t think Israel has yet decided how to respond,” Biden stated.
The latest exchange between Iran and Israel adds to the already tense geopolitical landscape in the Middle East, as both nations remain locked in a series of confrontations over military and political dominance in the region. As the possibility of conflict intensifies, international observers are closely watching for any developments that could lead to a broader military engagement.
