TEHRAN – The government spokesman on Monday said the security of Iranian citizens is a red line for the Islamic Republic, warning the occupying regime of Israel that its hostile acts will not go unanswered.
Asked about threats by the Zionist regime, Ali Bahadori Jahromi said the illegitimate entity has been founded upon terrorism, cruelty, and violation of rights.
“The Islamic Republic’s red line is the security of its citizens. In order to protect the security and safeguard the safety of the public, Iran will take whatever retaliatory measure necessary in response to any external action by that regime.”
The spokesman called on international organizations to adopt a clear stance against unlawful Israeli measures and take explicit measures against illegal and terrorist actions to rid the region of the Zionist regime’s destructive activities.
In comments in December 2021, President of Iran Ebrahim Raisi warned that any bellicose by the enemies move would draw such a decisive response from Iran that it would significantly change strategic equations.
Last week, the commander of the Iranian army’s ground force warned the Zionist regime that any mistake against Iran could result in Tel Aviv and Haifa being leveled.
“For any mistake made by the enemy, we will raze Tel Aviv and Haifa to the ground by the order of the Supreme Leader,” General Kiumars Heydari said.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said Monday that any “response” by the Islamic Republic to the Zionist regime would take place inside Occupied Palestine, a day after anti-Iran reports claimed that Tehran sought to target Zionists in Turkey.
“If we will want to respond to Israel’s activities, our answer will be given in its place and not in a third country,” Khatibzadeh said.
According to Sunday’s reports in Hebrew media outlets, Zionist security officials tipped off their Turkish counterparts about the plan and asked that they take action to thwart the attack.
Last month, Iranian Col. Hassan Sayyad Khodaei was shot five times in his car by two unidentified gunmen on motorbikes in the middle of Tehran.
The occupying regime of Israel, which has not officially commented on the incident, reportedly raised the security alert level at its embassies and consulates around the world, fearing a retaliatory Iranian attack.
An unnamed intelligence official told the New York Times that the Zionist regime told U.S. officials it was behind the assassination.