Iran vows 'crushing response' to Israel and US threats
Disturbing reports are emerging from Iran. The country's supreme political and spiritual leader, Ali Khamenei, has threatened Israel and the USA. He has announced a "crushing response" to Israeli attacks.
2 November 2024 13:28
- Enemies, whether it is the Zionist regime or the United States, will certainly receive a crushing response for what they are doing to Iran and the Iranian nation, as well as the resistance front - Khamenei stated in a video released by Iranian state media.
The politician did not specify the timing or scope of the response.
Khamenei's comments promise a reaction to the Israeli retaliation carried out on 26th October against military targets in Iran. Even then, the authorities in Tehran issued a statement, assuring readiness to retaliate. "Iran is prepared to respond to aggression from Israel. It will be met with a proportional reaction," reported the semi-official Iranian news agency Tasnim last Saturday, referring to Israel's retaliatory strike.
Israeli intelligence findings
On Thursday, the Axios portal, citing Israeli intelligence sources, reported findings about a planned Iranian attack on Israel.
The attack is anticipated to occur within the next few days, likely from Iraqi territory.
The Axios portal notes that Iran may utilise pro-Iranian militias operating in Iraq, which would allow it to avoid a direct Israeli response on its territory. Such a strategy aims to reduce the risk of further Israeli airstrikes on strategic targets in Iran. According to intelligence, a significant number of drones and ballistic missiles are expected to be used during the attack.
Source: AP, PAP, Axios, WP News
