Iranian official warns of 'harsher punishment' if Israel strikes Beirut again, says Tehran not in hurry to negotiate

Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesperson for the Iranian parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, said Tehran is not seeking talks with the US and warned that any repeat of Israeli strikes on Beirut will draw a 'harsher punishment' for Israel. He also claimed, without providing evidence, that the US assisted Israel in attacks against Iran and tried but failed to intercept Iranian missiles.

2 developments

1. 09:06 · 9 JunLatest

   Claims US assisted Israel in attacks and failed to intercept Iranian missiles

2. 08:40 · 9 Jun

   Iranian parliament spokesman warns Israel of 'severe punishment' if Beirut strikes resume

• Strong3 days ago · 14:27 · 14 JunIranian Knesset committee spokesman threatens: punishment of Israel is path to agreements
• Developing03:48 · 8 JunIran threatens stronger retaliation if Israel strikes, amid Trump call for talks
• Strong3 days ago · 14:17 · 14 JunIranian security official warns Israel must be punished or it will strike, according to report
• Developing6 days ago · 19:51 · 11 JunIran War Headquarters chief warns US of 'much harder response' to any further attacks

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