Iran military heads vow crushing response to Israel as UN atomic chief says nuke sites shouldn’t be attacked
Tensions between Iran and Israel continue to escalate, with Tehran’s military vowing a strong response to Israel’s strikes last month. The International Atomic Energy Agency’s Director General Rafael Grossi traveled to Iran to hold high-level meetings with Iranian officials to ensure compliance with nuclear safeguarding pledges and to assess the status of Iran’s nuclear program. Grossi also issued a warning to Israel, emphasizing that Iran’s nuclear installations should not be attacked.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz recently stated that Iran is vulnerable to strikes on its nuclear facilities, prompting concerns about a potential military confrontation. The White House has cautioned Israel against attacking Iran’s nuclear sites, but with a change in U.S. administration on the horizon, the situation remains uncertain.
Despite threats from Israel and the U.S., Iran remains defiant, with top officials promising a retaliatory response to Israel’s attacks. Major General Seyyed Abdolrahim Mousavi vowed a “crushing” blow to Israel, echoing sentiments expressed by Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
In response to Israel’s actions, Iran-backed proxies like Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Islamic Jihad in Syria have been targeted by Israeli airstrikes. The IDF has conducted strikes in Beirut and Damascus, resulting in casualties and damage to infrastructure. Iran has sent a high-ranking delegation to Syria and Lebanon to discuss regional developments.
The situation in the Middle East remains precarious, with the potential for further escalation between Iran and Israel. As tensions continue to rise, the international community is closely monitoring the situation to prevent a full-blown conflict.
