The Israeli regime attacked Iran's consulate in the Syrian capital of Damascus on April 1. The Israeli aggression led to the destruction of the entire building and the martyrdom and injury of the entire people inside it.
Seven of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) military advisors were martyred following the Israeli attack on Iran's consulate in Damascus on Monday, IRGC said in a statement.
Reacting to the Israeli aggression, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kan'ani on Monday night said that the Islamic Republic of Iran, while reserving its rights to take countermeasures, decides on the type of reaction and punishment of the aggressor.
In response to the Israeli aggression, Iran attacks the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories with a barrage of drones and missiles.
FM: Iran notified regional neighbors 72 hrs ahead of operation
Addressing group of ambassadors and heads of foreign missions residing in Tehran, the Iranian top diplomat also said, "In our message to White House this morning we explained that this was a limited response."
Saying that Iran has not targeted any civilians in its response to Israeli aggression, Amir-Abdollahian said, "We targeted airbase for F-35 jets and intel centers used in strike on our consulate in Damascus."
"If UN had condemned Israeli strike, we would have thought twice about our response," Amir-Abdollahian noted.
"We do not seek to target American people and bases in the region and we do not welcome the extension of tensions," he said, adding, "We will target US bases if they are used to aid Zionist aggression."
"We thank the countries of the region for receiving our message. We are always committed to the safety of our brothers in the region. We consider the security of our neighbors as the security of Iran," the Iranian top diplomat said.
"About 72 hours before the operation, we informed the neighbors and countries in the region that Iran's response is definite and certain in the form of legitimate defense," he added.
Any new adventure against Iran interests to be met with a heavier, regrettable response: Raeisi
Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi issued a message about the successful operation of the IRGC air forces against the Zionist regime's positions in occupied lands on early Sunday.
"I emphasize that any new adventure against the interests of the Iranian nation will be met with a heavier and regrettable response," President Raeisi said in this message.
Last night, the zealous and courageous forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, with the cooperation and coordination of all the defense and political sectors of the country, set a new page in the history of Iran's authority and taught a lesson to the Zionist enemy, Raeisi wrote.
Iran's response to any aggression will be much heavier: Gen. Bagheri
Referring to IRGC's successful operation against operation against Israel regime, the Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces warned that Iran's response to any aggression will be much heavier.
With the use of well-thought-out tactics and proper design, neither the Iron Dome nor the missile defense of the Zionist regime could significantly counter this operation, General Bagheri said, adding that the operation achieved its goals.
Anti-Israel operation more successful than expected: IRGC chief
The chief commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says that the anti-Israel operation carried out early on Sunday was more successful than expected.
"We carried out a limited operation, and this operation was to the extent of the evils of the Zionist regime, and it could have been extensive; We limited this operation to that part of the capabilities that the Zionist regime used to attack our embassy," the IRGC chief said.
"The operation was more successful than we expected," he said, adding that the people residing in the occupied territories, the Zionist officials, and the United States are more aware of the devastating effects of Iran's strikes.
Calling on the Israeli regime to learn a lesson and stop its aggressions, Salami stressed that if Israel responds to the Iranian operation, Tehran's reaction will certainly be much tougher.
If Israel makes another mistake, Iran's response will be severe: Parl. Speaker
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says if the Zionist regime or its allies make another mistake, Iran's designed response will be more severe.
"Iran's military action in response to the aggression of the Zionist regime on Iran's diplomatic mission was based on the United Nations Charter," Ghalibaf said.
If the Zionist regime or its allies make another mistake, Iran's designed response will be more severe, he warned.
Qatar, Egypt react to Iran's attack against Israel
In response to Iran's drone and missile attacks against the Zionist regime, Egypt's Foreign Ministry announced that it is in contact with all relevant parties to reduce tensions.
The Egyptian ministry also ministry called on all parties to exercise restraint.
Reacting to the event, the Qatari foreign ministry said that Doha is extremely concerned about the current developments in the region.
Qatar also called on the international community to act immediately to reduce tensions in the region.
US not to participate in offensive operations against Iran: Biden
The US will not participate in any offensive operations against Iran, US President Joe Biden has made clear to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a senior administration official told CNN.
The comments were relayed during the phone call that the two leaders shared in the aftermath of Iran's retaliatory strikes against the Israeli regime.
Iran to respond to any aggression vigorously
Iran’s Envoy and Permanent Representative to the UN said that Iran will respond to any threat or acts of aggression vigorously and in accordance with international law.
Iran's attack against the Israeli regime was in the exercise of Iran's inherent right to self-defense as outlined in Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations, and in response to the Israeli recurring military aggressions, particularly its armed attack on 1st April 2024 against Iranian diplomatic premises, in the defiance of Article 2 (4) of the Charter of the United Nations, Amir Saeed Iravani said.
He further stressed that regrettably, the United Nations Security Council has failed in its duty to maintain international peace and security, allowing the Israeli regime to transgress red lines and violate the fundamental principles of international law.
Such violations have exacerbated tensions in the region and threatened regional and international peace and security, Iravani said.
"As a responsible member of the United Nations, the Islamic Republic of Iran is committed to the purposes and principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, and international law, and reiterates its consistent position that it does not seek escalation or conflict in the region."
"While warning about any further military provocations by the Israeli regime, the Islamic Republic of Iran reaffirms its unwavering determination to defend its people, national security and interests, and territorial integrity against any threat or acts of aggression and to respond to any such threat vigorously and in accordance with international law."
Rasht people show support for IRGC operation
The people of Rasht in northern Iran gathered early on Sunday to show support for IRGC's military response to the Israeli regime.
UNSC to meet on Sunday afternoon
The UN Security Council (UNSC) will hold an emergency meeting at 4 p.m. New York time (20:00 GMT) on Sunday, the council’s current president, Malta, has said.
Tehran people hail IRGC attack against Israel
People of Tehran poured into the streets early on Sunday to show support for IRGC's retaliatory attack against the Israeli regime.
Saudi Arabia reacts to Iran's operation against Israel
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia, while expressing concern, asked the parties to exercise restraint.
Iran describes response to Israeli attack legitimate defense
Iran’s permanent mission to the United Nations defends the country’s retaliation against the Israeli regime’s recent terrorist attack on the Islamic Republic’s diplomatic premises in the Syrian capital.
“Iran’s military action was based on Article 51 of the United Nations Charter concerning legitimate defense in response to the Zionist regime’s aggression against our diplomatic premises in Damascus,” the mission said in a statement on Saturday.
“The matter can be considered as concluded,” it added.
The mission, however, warned that if the Israeli regime perpetrated another mistake, Iran’s subsequent response could be “remarkably more intense.”
The statement concluded that the conflict was one between Iran and the rogue regime, “of which the United States should stay away.”
Zionists protest against Israeli attack on Iran's consulate in Syria
Al Jazeera correspondent in occupied Palestine reported that within Israeli-occupied territories of Palestine, protests against Netanyahu for attacking the Iranian embassy in Damascus have risen.
The Zionists did not expect such a strong response from Iran.
Moment when IRGC missiles fired from Kermanshah
At least 7 missiles hit Israeli Ramon airbase
Sputnik cited the Zionist regime's media sources that at least seven missiles hit Ramon Airbase base in the Negev desert.
Foreign ministry issues statement over IRGC attack against Israel
On 14 April 2024, the Islamic Republic of Iran's armed forces have carried out a series of military strikes on Israeli's military bases in response to, and in exercise of its inherent right of self-defense as recognized under Article 51 of the Charter, against Israel's recurring military aggressions, resulting in the martyrdom of the Iranian military advisors present in Syria at the invitation of the Syrian government, in particular the 1 April armed attack against diplomatic premises of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Damascus.
The Islamic Republic of Iran reaffirms its commitment to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and international law, while reiterating its determination to forcefully defend its sovereignty, territorial integrity and national interests against any unlawful use of force and aggressions.
The Islamic Republic of Iran's resort to defensive measures in exercise of its right of self-defense demonstrates Iran's responsible approach toward regional and international peace and security at a time when the occupying apartheid regime's pattern of relentless genocidal campaign against Palestinian people is accompanied with repeated military aggressions against neighboring States and fanning the flames across the region and beyond.
The Islamic Republic of Iran would not hesitate to take further necessary defensive measures to protect its legitimate interests against any act of military aggression or unlawful use of force.
IRGC issues second statement
The American terrorist government is warned that any support and participation in the attack on Iran's interests will result in a decisive and regretful response from the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said in its second statement on Sunday, after it carried out a massive drone attack against the Israeli regime in response to the regime's attack on the country's consulate building in Damascus on April 1.
The IRGC also called on the US to stop the Israeli crimes in the region, unless it must accept its consequences.
While emphasizing the policy of good neighborliness with neighbors and countries in the region, we emphasize that any threat by the terrorist government of America and the Zionist regime from any country will result in a reciprocal and proportionate response from the Islamic Republic of Iran to the source of the threat, the statement added.
Iran's missiles hit occupied Palestine
Air raid sirens sound all areas of occupied Palestine
Al Jazeera reported that it had received reports about the activation of air raid sirens in the north and south of occupied Palestine, as well as the occupied areas of the West Bank.
Tehran people gather at Palestine Square to show support for IRGC anti-Israel operation
Over 100 drones fired toward occupied Palestine
Citing the Israeli regime's military, Al Jazeera reported that more than 100 drones were fired from inside Iran toward the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories.
US reacts to Iran attack against Zionists
Following Iran's retaliatory attacks against Israel, the White House reported that the US president will hold a meeting with the United States Secretary of Defense, Secretary of State, CIA chief, and the US National Security Advisor.
An American official told Al Jazeera that the US confirms that Iran attacked occupied Palestine with drones.
Lebanese airspace temporarily closed
Lebanon's airspace will be temporarily closed for preventive measures from 1:00 A.M. local time, a Lebanese minister said.
Zionists take temporary curfew measures
Due to the critical situation in occupied Palestine, reports released by Zionist sources suggest that Israeli officials have taken temporary curfew measures in different parts of the occupied lands due to regional threats and unusual conditions.
Arab news sources, citing Zionist media outlets, reported that tomorrow, Ben Gurion Airport will be full of passenger traffic with more than 55,000 people intending to leave occupied Palestine.
Zionist media also reported that all the officials have been warned not to leave occupied Palestine and to cancel pre-planned trips.
Zionist regime closes airspace
In response to the start of Iranian drone attacks against Israel, Zionist sources reported that the occupying entity has closed its airspace until 7:00 A.M.
Zionist media reported that Iran's attack includes cruise missiles, not just drones.
IRGC issues statement
Issuing a statement early on Sunday, the IRGC said that the anti-Zionist operation was carried out against certain targets in the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories as part of the response to the Israeli regime's numerous crimes, including the terrorist attack on the consular section of Iran's embassy in the Syrian capital.
The IRGC said that the details of the operation will be announced soon.
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