Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei announced that Israel has provided grounds for ‘severe punishment’ for itself.
Khamenei has announced retaliation for the martyrdom of Ismail Haniyeh.
“We consider it our duty to seek justice for those martyred in the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran,” Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Khamenei.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a statement saying Tehran will defend its territorial integrity and dignity.
Here’s the statement released by the state media:
“Today, dear Iran is mourning its sharer of sorrows and joys, the constant and proud companion of the path of resistance, the brave leader of the Palestinian resistance, the martyr of al-Quds, Haj Ismail Haniyeh. Yesterday I raised his victorious hand and today I have to bury him on my shoulders.
Martyrdom is the art of men of God. The bond between the two proud nations of Iran and Palestine will be stronger than before, and the path of resistance and defense of the oppressed will be followed stronger than ever.
The Islamic Republic of Iran will defend its territorial integrity, honor, dignity and pride, and make the terrorist occupiers regret their cowardly action.”
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