Iran warns US not to respond, says next attack on Israel will be more severe
| Published date | 14 April 2024 |
| Author | TOVAH LAZAROFF |
| Publication title | Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel) |
It justified its launch of a drone and missile attack on Israel as an act of self-defense permissible under Article 51 of the UN Charter.
"Iran's military action was in response to the Zionist regime's aggression against our diplomatic premises in Damascus," it wrote, as it referred to the April 1 strike that killed seven of its military officials.
"The matter can be deemed concluded. However, should the Israeli regime make another mistake, Iran's response will be considerably more severe," it stated.
According to Channel 12, an Israeli official has already said that there will be a significant response to Iran's overnight attack on Israel.
Israel working with coalition of military forces
Iran spoke out as Israel worked with a coalition of military forces including from the US, Jordan, and British armies to thwart the Iranian drone attack.
US forces in the region continue to shoot down Iranian-launched drones targeting Israel, according to a US military official.
"Our forces remain postured to provide additional defensive support and to protect US forces operating in the region," according to the official.
US forces in the region continue to shoot down Iranian-launched drones targeting Israel, according to a US military official.
"Our forces remain postured to provide additional defensive support and to protect US forces operating in the region," according to the official.
Earlier Tehran warned it would firmly respond to any country that "opens its airspace or territory for attacks on Iran by Israel," according to the country's semi-official Mehr news agency.
The British Ministry of Defense said that the country's Royal Air Force jets in the Middle East "will intercept any airborne attacks within range of our existing missions, as required" after Iran targeted Israel with drones and missiles.
"In response to increased Iranian threats and the growing risk of escalation in the Middle East, the UK Government has been working with partners across the region to encourage de-escalation and prevent further attacks," the statement added.
Iran also focused specifically on Jordan. Iran is watching Jordan for any moves in support of Israel during Tehran's retaliatory attacks, warning the country may become the "next target," a military source told the semi-official news agency Fars on...
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