Press TV – Apr 15, 2024
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has warned of a “much harsher response” against any further action by Israel in the aftermath of the Islamic Republic’s retaliatory operation into the occupied territories.
In a statement on Sunday, the SNSC said that Iran carried out the retaliatory attack, dubbed Operation True Promise, because Israel “crossed Iran’s red lines” by attacking its diplomatic premises in the Syrian capital Damascus on April 1.
It said the operation was in accordance with Article 2 of the UN Charter which urges all UN members to refrain from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state.
“Should the Israeli regime plan to continue its wicked actions against Iran, by any means or methods or at any levels, it will get a response ten times harsher,” it warned.
The SNSC also said that by carrying out Operation True Promise, Iran exercised its inherent right of self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter.
“The operation was the least punitive action necessary to safeguard Iran’s national interest and security,” the statement said.
“Iranian missiles and drones targeted Israeli military and air bases, and we refrained from attacking their civic infrastructure and for now the operation has been completed, and we do not intend to continue,” it concluded.
The Israeli air strike on Iran’s embassy compound in Damascus killed two generals of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Zahedi and General Mohammad Hadi Haji Rahimi, as well as five of their accompanying officers.
In response, on Saturday night, the IRGC targeted the Israeli-occupied territories with a barrage of drones and missiles. The extent of the damage on Israeli military bases across the occupied territories is yet to be specified.
Following the reprisal, Iran warned Israel against taking any retaliatory actions and also urged the US to try not to involve itself in the conflict and signaled that it viewed the matter as “concluded.”
“If the Zionist regime or its supporters demonstrate reckless behavior, they will receive a decisive and much stronger response,” Iran’s President Ebrahim Raeisi said in a statement on Sunday.
A similar warning was issued by Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri, who said that a “much larger” response awaits Israel “if it retaliates against Iran.”
Baqeri also warned the US that any backing of Israeli retaliation would result in its bases being targeted by Iran.
Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami also warned on Sunday that Tehran would retaliate against any Israeli attacks on its interests, officials or citizens.
“From now on, whenever Israel attacks Iranian interests, assets, figures, citizens at any point, we will attack from Iran,” he said.
Iran’s permanent mission to the United Nations also said in a statement on Sunday that Tehran’s response to Israeli aggression was a “legitimate defense” in accordance with the UN charter, warning the US to “stay away” from the matter.
“The matter can be deemed concluded. However, should the Israeli regime make another mistake, Iran’s response will be considerably more severe,” said the statement.
As the world knows Israel is hoping a further strike against Iran will draw in the US, so hopefully Iran’s response to that aggression will be so severe it ensures there’s not much an Israel left to defend. Bring an end to this Satanistan.
Everywhere on the planet .. the Cabal is taken out one by one and like the British ‘monarchy’ morally and physically destroyed. The military is guiding events .. There is no safe place left. Israel is the last resort for the Cabal ..
MM excellent comment.
Thanks again to everyone who came to our Gaza protest in Bletchley last Saturday, especially to our very committed leafleters. We had great support from passers by and motorists too. Our next local protest will be this coming Saturday (20th) at 1.30pm. We are moving venues and will be gathering at The Place Retail Park MK9 1EN (on the grass verge near Curry’s).
https://maps.app.goo.gl/fCeMx96QgNXpZesF6
Details are also in the flyer below.
For the benefit of all our new supporters please note our usual advice for attending protests:
Please wear your keffiyehs and your Ceasefire t-shirts. Flags will be available for donations, with all takings going to Medical Aid for Palestinians. Do bring along your family and friends. As usual, please keep safe and follow any guidance from the organisers. Please don’t engage in arguments or debates with onlookers – this is never productive. Bring placards, flags, banners so that passers by can clearly see our messaging and support for Palestine.
Recommended slogans from National PSC:
Ceasefire NOW,
Stand with Palestine,
Justice for Palestine,
Free Palestine,
Lift the siege on Gaza
Stop the attacks on Gaza
Stop the massacres of Palestinians
Act now to stop genocide
End Britain’s complicity in Israeli war crimes
Stop arming Israel
Secondly, just a reminder about our AGM to be held this Thursday 18th April from 7pm until 9pm at the Quaker Centre on Downhead Park. After the formalities of the AGM there will be a workshop session entitled “Keeping Safe at Local Events and Protests”. The meeting is open to all Branch members and supporters. Do please come along.
Next, a reminder about the Lobby of Parliament, which the PSC is organising on Wednesday 24th April, from 2-5pm. Hundreds of supporters will be arranging meetings with their MPs to demand immediate action for Palestine. Please join this lobby if you can:
https://palestinecampaign.eaction.online/lobby24
Lastly, please read the latest PSC message about ramping up the pressure on the Government to stop arms exports to Israel and sign the petition link if you haven’t already done so.
And do keep on protesting!
Kind regards
MKPSC
Well, I just wish someone would put a stop to the stupid “israelis” BS. WHY are they allowed to continue to rule the world? The Jews are just spoiled brats – and rude and stupid. They need to grow up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9g2WNvzI0Go&t=25s
They do not have a claim to any part of Palestine.