Iran's president says US must receive response as world awaits Tehran's response
Iran's President, Masoud Pezeshkian, said the US must "receive a response" for serious act of aggression. He condemned the United States for carrying out strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. These attacks were the most serious Western military action against Iran since the country's 1979 Islamic Revolution.The damage caused by the strikes was so severe that it could be seen from space. One of the key targets was the Fordow nuclear facility, located inside a mountain. US aircraft used 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs to attack the site.advertisement"The Americans must receive a response to their aggression," Pezeshkian said during a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron, as reported by Iran's official IRNA news agency.
The statement came after a large protest took place in Tehran, where many Iranians gathered in anger over the attacks. President Pezeshkian joined the protesters, showing his support and walking with them in a public square in central Tehran. Crowds were seen raising their fists and shouting, "Revenge, revenge!"
Pezeshkian also posted a message on social media platform X, saying, "We will walk this path together. We will preserve Iran together. And we will show the world that this great nation is invincible. Our unity is our victory."WORLD ON EDGE AFTER US AND ISRAEL LAUNCH STRIKESadvertisementThis comes amid speculation that Iran is preparing for a stern response. The world is now watching closely as Iran considers how it will respond. After the attack, Iran fired another round of missiles at Israel. These missiles hit several buildings in Tel Aviv. Meanwhile, the US government warned its citizens in the region to be careful. The State Department told the families of American workers in Lebanon to leave the country and urged others to limit travel.The US Department of Homeland Security also issued a warning about possible threats within the country. So far, Iran hasn't carried out any direct attacks on US bases or attempted to stop the global oil supply. But officials say that could still happen.IRAN SAYS RETALIATION WILL COME BEFORE ANY TALKSIn Istanbul, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Iran is considering every possible option to respond to the US attacks. He said there would be no talks or return to diplomacy until Iran had taken its revenge."The US showed they have no respect for international law. They only understand the language of threat and force," Araqchi said during a press briefing.Iran's leadership is under pressure to respond firmly to the attacks. According to reports, if Iran does not strike back, it could lose credibility both at home and in the region. However, any big move by Iran risks escalating the conflict with the United States and its allies.Must Watch
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