On May 15, Iran's Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, warned that any act of aggression against Iran would be met with a firm response from Tehran. The statement came amid rising tensions in the Middle East, particularly after recent exchanges of strikes between Iran and Israel.
Speaking at a press conference in Tehran, Amir-Abdollahian emphasized: "We are not seeking escalation, but if anyone commits an act of aggression against our territory, interests, or citizens, they will receive a strong and decisive response." He also asserted that Iran's armed forces are ready to deal with any situation.
The statement came just days after Iran launched a drone and missile attack on Israeli territory, which Tehran described as "retaliation" for the strike on its consular building in Damascus. Israel, in turn, responded with a limited strike on Iranian territory, raising concerns about the risk of a wider conflict.
Analysts suggest that the Iranian foreign minister's remarks aim to send a strong deterrent signal while leaving room for diplomacy. The United States and European countries have called on both sides to exercise restraint and prevent tensions from spiraling out of control.
There has been no official response from Israel to Iran's latest statement.
