By Abu Faisal

TEHRAN, Iran — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi warned on Sunday that any reckless action by Israel or its allies would be met with a “decisive and much stronger response,” following Tehran’s recent drone and missile strikes.

The stern warning comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with Iran cautioning the U.S. against backing any Israeli military retaliation.

Maj. Gen. Mohammad Bagheri, Iran’s military chief, echoed Raisi’s sentiments on state television, stating that a more formidable response would confront Israel if it retaliates. Bagheri emphasized that the Iranian strikes had met their objectives and that Iran had no plans for further action, suggesting an end to the immediate hostilities.

In an effort to prevent escalation, Iranian Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian revealed that Washington had been notified of the planned strikes 72 hours in advance, describing them as “limited” and in self-defense.

Despite these assurances, IRGC Commander Hossein Salami issued a stark threat, asserting Iran would counter any Israeli actions endangering Iranian interests or citizens. “From now on, whenever Israel attacks Iranian interests… we will attack from Iran,” he declared.

The Iranian mission to the UN framed the country’s actions as a “legitimate defense” in line with the UN charter, stating the issue should be resolved between Iran and Israel directly. The mission’s statement concluded with a clear message to the United States to “stay away” from the conflict, signaling Iran’s resolve to handle matters independently.

“Iran has issued a warning that it will respond with increased force if Israel retaliates against them. Additionally, Iran has cautioned the United States against providing support to Israel in this matter.”

TEHRAN, Iran — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi warned on Sunday that any reckless action by Israel or its allies would be met with a “decisive and much stronger response,” following Tehran’s recent drone and missile strikes. The stern warning comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with Iran cautioning the U.S. against backing any Israeli military retaliation.

Maj. Gen. Mohammad Bagheri, Iran’s military chief, echoed Raisi’s sentiments on state television, stating that a more formidable response would confront Israel if it retaliates. Bagheri emphasized that the Iranian strikes had met their objectives and that Iran had no plans for further action, suggesting an end to the immediate hostilities.

In an effort to prevent escalation, Iranian Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian revealed that Washington had been notified of the planned strikes 72 hours in advance, describing them as “limited” and in self-defense.

Despite these assurances, IRGC Commander Hossein Salami issued a stark threat, asserting Iran would counter any Israeli actions endangering Iranian interests or citizens. “From now on, whenever Israel attacks Iranian interests… we will attack from Iran,” he declared.

The Iranian mission to the UN framed the country’s actions as a “legitimate defense” in line with the UN charter, stating the issue should be resolved between Iran and Israel directly. The mission’s statement concluded with a clear message to the United States to “stay away” from the conflict, signaling Iran’s resolve to handle matters independently.