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Iran Warns Israel of 'Dangerous, Irreversible Consequences' Over Airstrikes and Haniyeh Assassination

Sep 23, 2024, 05:44 PM

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a stern warning to Israel regarding its recent airstrikes in Lebanon and the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh. Speaking at the UN General Assembly in New York, Pezeshkian accused Israel of seeking a wider conflict in the Middle East and warned of 'dangerous' and 'irreversible consequences' if the situation escalates into a full-blown war. He emphasized that Iran does not wish to destabilize the region but will respond to provocations. Pezeshkian also criticized U.S. policies for supporting Israel's actions, which he claims contradict Washington's statements on restraint and negotiations. He further noted that Israel's actions are provoking Iran to join the nearly year-old conflict between Israel and Tehran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.