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Israel's foreign minister, Israel Katz, issued a stark warning to Iran, asserting that Israel would retaliate with a direct military strike if attacked from Iranian territory. The threat comes amidst escalating tensions between the two nations following a recent airstrike on Iran's consulate in Syria, which claimed the lives of several high-ranking Iranian officials.
The Israeli foreign minister's statement, made on social media platform X, underscores the gravity of the situation and highlights the precarious relationship between Israel and Iran. Katz's remarks indicate a readiness to respond forcefully to any aggression originating from Iranian soil, raising concerns of further escalation in the region.
In response, Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, reiterated vows of retaliation against Israel for the consulate attack, attributing responsibility to the Jewish state. Khamenei condemned the airstrike as a violation of Iranian sovereignty and pledged to hold Israel accountable for its actions.
The recent exchange of threats between Israeli and Iranian officials underscores the volatile nature of their relationship and the potential for further conflict. As tensions continue to simmer, the international community watches with apprehension, mindful of the implications of any escalation in hostilities between the two regional adversaries.
The airstrike on Iran's consulate in Syria, which claimed the lives of senior Iranian figures, including members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Hezbollah, has further inflamed tensions and raised the specter of retaliation. With both sides issuing warnings and rhetoric escalating, the situation in the Middle East remains tense and unpredictable.
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