Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran's doctrine is 'an eye for an eye,' according to a Ynet report. The quote reiterates his earlier warning that any aggression against Iran will face a powerful response and that supporters of aggression are legitimate targets.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated Wednesday night that Iran's defense doctrine is 'an eye for an eye,' as reported by Ynet. The full statement, posted on his the source, warned that 'any aggression against Iran, including against our infrastructure, will require a powerful and decisive response' and that 'anyone who contributes to such aggression, of any kind of support, will be considered a legitimate target.' The Ynet report carried the headline: 'Araghchi: Our doctrine is clear - an eye for an eye.' The statement reinforces Iran's longstanding posture of deterrence amid regional tensions, but does not specify a trigger or operational timeline. The Zioneer has previously reported on similar statements by Araghchi and other Iranian officials, including a June 10 warning that Iran's armed forces would not leave any attack unanswered.
3 developments
- StrongIranian FM warns: any aggression against Iran will draw 'strong response,' supporters also targets
- StrongIranian intelligence source reiterates threat to strike states enabling attacks on Tehran
- DevelopingIran Warns Israel: Any Aggression Will Be US Responsibility, Response Will Be Stronger
- StrongIran's army spokesman warns all regional infrastructure is target if US strikes
Source and signal
- Internal intake