Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei stated at a press conference Monday that Iran's defensive strikes are directed solely at US facilities used for attacks against Iran, and warned that any region or country used for such attacks will be subject to Iranian defensive operations. The remarks reinforce Tehran's position amid ongoing tensions with the US.
At a press conference Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei declared that Iran's defensive operations are aimed exclusively at US bases, facilities, and logistics points that Washington uses to attack Iran. He further warned that any region or part of any country used for attacks against Iran will naturally be subject to Iranian defensive actions.
Baqaei's remarks follow a statement late Sunday night (Jul 12, 23:44 Jerusalem) in which he denied that the current events constitute a military confrontation, instead framing them as a continuation of aggression. Earlier Monday (03:43 Jerusalem), senior Iranian officials described the strikes on US targets as legitimate and legal, as The Zioneer reported.
The broader context includes repeated warnings from senior Iranian figures, including Foreign Minister Araghchi, that Iran will not hesitate to retaliate against any attack. The Zioneer has tracked these statements since early June, noting a consistent pattern of deterrence rhetoric without a specific operational timeline.
It remains unclear whether the statement reflects a shift in operational targeting policy or a continuation of existing guidance. No specific US assets or locations were named.
3 developments
- DevelopingIran: Self-defense operations against US sites, immediate response to aggression
- StrongIranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson says Iran will take all necessary measures to defend its interests and allies
- DevelopingSecurity analyst Yair Goldblatt dismisses Iranian spokesman's denial with sarcastic remark
- StrongIranian intelligence source reiterates threat to strike states enabling attacks on Tehran
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