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Iran Asserts Right to Respond to Israeli Attacks in Three Provinces, Calls Response Inevitable Under Article 51

Oct 27, 2024, 06:42 AM

Iran has asserted its right to respond to recent Israeli attacks, with multiple officials emphasizing the inevitability and legitimacy of a forthcoming response. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that the response to Israeli aggression is 'inevitable' and will be decisive, aligning with Iran's right to self-defense under international law. The Iranian Foreign Minister echoed this sentiment, indicating that Iran will respond at the appropriate time. Reports indicate that the Israeli attacks targeted multiple sites across three provinces in Iran, prompting the Iranian government to hold a closed session to discuss the situation. Iranian officials have characterized the Israeli actions as a failure and a violation of Iran's sovereignty, reinforcing their commitment to respond in accordance with the demands of the Iranian people.