A member of Iran's National Security Committee told the Arabic Desk security analyst Abu Saleh that the philosophy of Iran's presence in southern Iran is 'to tell America: we came to punish you.' The official also stated that the plan for a 'remorse-inducing response' is in the final stages of formulation, following an attack on infrastructure.
The statement, reported by Abu Saleh's Arabic Desk, adds to the escalating rhetoric between Iran and the United States amid ongoing US airstrikes on southern Iran. The official's remarks indicate that Iran's leadership is in the final stages of planning a response to what it describes as an attack on infrastructure. The Zioneer has previously reported on the US strikes and Iran's repeated threats of retaliation. The specific targets of the planned 'remorse-inducing response' remain unclear, and the report has not been independently verified.
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