Iran vows to punish "hateful regime" toward Israel after bombing its consulate

Iran's Supreme Leader, President, and Parliament Speaker Simultaneously Criticize

The Iranian leadership has announced a tough response against Israel after its consulate in the Syrian capital Damascus was bombed.

On the 2nd (local time), according to Iran's state-run IRNA news agency, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stated in a declaration, "Curses be upon the leaders of the hateful Zionist regime (Israel)." He also emphasized, "We will punish this evil regime with the hands of our brave people" and "By the will of God, we will make them regret this crime."

Ayatollah Khamenei mentioned the death of Mohammad Reza Zahedi, commander of the elite Quds Force of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, in the airstrike the previous day, saying, "I feel deep sorrow over his loss."

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Supreme Leader of Iran.
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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi also said, "Once again, the dirty hands of the Zionist regime, which committed terrorism and violated international law, are stained with the blood of our country's officers," and warned, "We condemn this inhumane attack, a clear violation of international law. This cowardly crime will have consequences." He added, "The Zionist regime, which repeatedly suffers defeat and failure against the mujahideen (holy Islamic warriors) of the resistance front, has chosen blind assassination for itself, but such inhumane methods will not achieve its evil goals."

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament (Majlis), also stated, "The ignorant leaders of the Zionist regime must understand that they cannot influence the will of the resistance forces seeking freedom and rights," and said, "The heinous acts will be severely punished."

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian emphasized the responsibility of the United States regarding this airstrike.

Iran claimed that six missiles fired by Israel fell on the consulate building next to the Iranian embassy in Damascus the previous day. The Syrian government also confirmed the airstrike, and U.S. media, citing Israeli sources, reported that it was an Israeli strike.

About seven people, including Mohammad Reza Zahedi, commander of the elite Quds Force of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, Mohammad Hadi Haji Rahimi, deputy commander of the Quds Force stationed in Lebanon and Syria, and Hossein Aman Alahi, responsible for military operations in the area, were killed in this airstrike.

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