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Iranian Foreign Ministry condemns 'Zionist aggression,' vows necessary measures

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Iranian Foreign Ministry condemns 'Zionist aggression,' vows necessary measures

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Iran's Foreign Ministry issued a statement condemning what it called 'Zionist aggression' and said it will take the necessary measures to deal with these actions, according to the official statement. The announcement comes amid ongoing military tensions between Israel and Iran.

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Iran's Foreign Ministry issued a formal condemnation on Friday evening, labeling Israeli military actions as 'Zionist aggression' and vowing to take 'the necessary measures' to confront them. The statement, carried by Iranian state-linked channels, did not specify what steps Tehran intends to take, but follows a period of heightened military exchanges between Israel and Iran, including reported U.S. strikes against Iranian targets this week.

Separately, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham — a close Trump ally — posted a message questioning American restraint as Hezbollah attacks from Lebanon continue to force evacuations in northern Israel. Graham noted that since the last ceasefire, Hezbollah has maintained its attacks 'without letup,' and asked what America would do in a similar situation. Graham's remarks, reported by Israeli media and cited via Reuters, align with The Zioneer's earlier coverage (Jun 11, 21:58) of his criticism of U.S. restraint amid the northern front crisis.

The Iranian condemnation and Graham's commentary reflect the widening diplomatic and political dimensions of the current escalation, even as the military campaign continues.

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