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Iran's Acting Foreign Minister Confirms Retaliation Plans Against Israel Amid Gaza Ceasefire Efforts

Aug 19, 2024, 07:49 AM

Iran has expressed its intention to retaliate against Israel following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. Despite the passage of more than two weeks since the incident, Iran has yet to take military action. Iranian officials, including acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani, former IRGC general Esmail Kowsari, and Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani, have reiterated Iran's right to a 'legitimate response'. Iran's Foreign Ministry has confirmed its plans to respond, emphasizing that their retaliation is separate from ongoing ceasefire efforts in Gaza. Iran has welcomed any sincere efforts towards a Gaza ceasefire, but maintains that its response to the assassination will be calculated and not rushed. Iran has also criticized the US role in the ceasefire process, questioning its competence due to its actions.