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Saba Yemen
15 hours ago
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- Saba Yemen
Iranian Armed Forces spokesman: Replacement commanders will continue martyrs' path
Tehran – Saba: Iranian Armed Forces Spokesman Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi said on Saturday that replacement commanders will continue the martyrs' path with vigor. Shekarchi added: "This is a miscalculation by the Zionist regime and its supporters, who believe they can weaken the armed forces by killing their commanders." Regarding the Zionist regime's claim that Iran targeted three residential areas in Operation True Promise 3, he said, according to the Iranian news agency IRNA: "The fake Zionist regime attacked our residential areas yesterday morning, Friday, killing a large number of innocent people, including women and children. Therefore, this regime is considered a criminal usurper who attacked residential areas and killed innocent people." Shekarchi added: "The Zionist regime is completely incapable of intercepting our powerful and highly accurate missiles, which are capable of penetrating various Zionist defenses, even with the assistance of the regime's allies, especially the United States. Our missiles have bypassed these defenses several times, and the "True Promise 3" missile was launched with far greater destructive power. Therefore, these claims are the result of their inability." The Iranian Armed Forces spokesman continued: "If some of our missiles hit residential areas, it is because the Zionist regime created interference to divert the missiles' path from hitting military targets. This actually prevents our missiles from hitting military centers, especially the headquarters of the Zionist Ministry of Defense. Naturally, they were unsuccessful despite all these tricks." Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Sinar Daily
2 days ago
- Politics
- Sinar Daily
Israel will pay a heavy price, Iranian armed forces spokesman say
The Israeli regime began military strikes in and near the Iranian capital, Tehran, as well as other cities in Iran. 13 Jun 2025 11:36am Smoke billowing from a site reportedly targeted by an Israeli strike in the Iranian capital Tehran early in the morning. Photo by Sepah News/AFP TEHRAN - Iranian Armed Forces spokesperson, Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi, has confirmed Israeli strikes on Iranian territory, including residential buildings and says the Islamic Republic's response to the attacks will be heavy. According to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), Shekarchi said on Friday morning that overnight strikes by the Israeli regime, which he claimed were carried out with US support, would receive a heavy response. Onlookers and rescue teams in front of a building that caught fire following and Israeli strike on the Iranian capital Tehran early in the morning. Photo by Sepah News/AFP The Israeli regime began military strikes in and near the Iranian capital, Tehran, as well as other cities in Iran, overnight on Friday. Images showed damaged residential buildings in several locations in the capital. Eyewitnesses and state TV reporters said they saw the bodies of women and children among the victims. - BERNAMA-IRNA More Like This
United News of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Iran's supreme leader warns Israel of harsh punishment following Israeli airstrikes
Tehran/Jerusalem, June 13 (UNI) Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said on Friday that Israel will receive harsh punishment following Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets earlier in the day. Israel "has prepared a bitter fate for itself, which it will definitely receive," he said in a statement. Spokesman for the Iranian Armed Forces Abolfazl Shekarchi said in an interview with state-run IRIB TV that Israel would pay a heavy price for its action, stressing that the Iranian armed forces were well-prepared and would give a harsh response. Multiple senior military commanders, including Chief Commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Hossein Salami, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Mohammad Bagheri and Commander of Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters Gholam Ali Rashid, were assassinated as a result of the airstrikes, state media reported. The Israeli airstrikes also killed at least two Iranian nuclear scientists, identified as Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi and Fereydoun Abbasi, reports said. Explosions were reported in Tehran and the counties of Natanz, Khondab and Khorramabad, Iranian state TV reported, adding that multiple casualties, including women and children, were reported in a residential building in Tehran. Over 100 drones have been launched by Iran at Israel, said Israel Defence Forces (IDF) Spokesman Effie Defrin, adding that the army is working to shoot them down. The IDF confirmed early Friday in a statement that it had launched a "preemptive, precise, combined" attack on dozens of military targets, including nuclear targets in different areas of Iran, adding, "Iran is closer than ever to obtaining a nuclear weapon." Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a video address that the goal of the operation is "to strike Iran's nuclear infrastructure, Iran's ballistic missile factories, and Iran's military capabilities," and will continue "for as many days as it takes." IDF chief Eyal Zamir said in a statement that Israel has "no other choice" and is "at the point of no return" to fight for its existence. Following the attack, the IDF's Home Front Command prohibited educational activities and gatherings in Israel, except for essential sectors. The Israeli Health Ministry also ordered all hospitals in the country to raise their alert level to the highest possible, move to protected areas and descend to protected underground complexes. In a statement, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied any U.S. assistance or involvement in the "unilateral" attack, adding that Israel had told Washington that it believed the strikes were necessary for its self-defence. Earlier on Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump warned of a possible "massive conflict" in the Middle East, saying that "I don't want them going in" as direct talks between the United States and Iran are ongoing. "I want to have an agreement with Iran. We're fairly close to an agreement ... As long as I think there is an agreement, I don't want them going in because that would blow it," he told reporters in the White House. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned any military escalation in the Middle East and "is particularly concerned by Israeli attacks on nuclear installations in Iran while talks between Iran and the United States on the status of Iran's nuclear program are underway," his deputy spokesperson said in a statement. UNI XINHUA ARN
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry on events in Middle East: Iran is source of problems not only in their region
The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Iran plays a destructive role both in the Middle East and beyond, in particular, by supporting Russian aggression against Ukraine. Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Quote: "Ukraine is anxiously following the events in the Middle East in connection with Israel's strikes on targets in Iran last night. Aware of the risks of further destabilisation of the entire region, we state that the continuation of hostilities may negatively affect international security and global financial stability, especially in the oil markets. It is important to avoid further destabilisation of the region and to prevent civilian casualties." Details: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed that the continuation of hostilities could have negative consequences for global stability. The ministry also recalled that Iran continues to support Russia in its war against Ukraine, in particular by supplying weapons used to attack the Ukrainian population. The Foreign Ministry stressed that Iran "is the source of many problems in the Middle East and beyond". "We are convinced that the restoration of peace and stability in the Middle East will be in the interests of the region and the entire international community. Security in Europe and the Middle East are directly linked. In this context, we call on the international community to take joint and decisive action to overcome current security threats and coordinate the deterrence of a group of aggressive regimes – Russia, Iran, and North Korea," the statement reads. Amid the deteriorating situation, the Foreign Ministry called on Ukrainians to refrain from travelling to the countries of the region – in particular, Israel, Iran, Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon and Syria – until the situation stabilises. Citizens staying in these countries are advised to observe security measures, closely follow local authorities' messages, and always carry identification documents. Background: On the night of 12-13 June, Israel attacked Tehran and its outskirts and other cities across the country. Israel described its attack as preemptive and aimed at undermining Iran's nuclear programme and targeting military facilities. It was also reported that Major General Hossein Salami, head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, had been killed in the strikes. Iran's Armed Forces spokesperson Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi said that Tehran would respond to Israel's strikes, noting that the United States would "pay dearly" despite Washington's assurances of its non-involvement. Iranian media reported that the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Mohammad Bagheri and six nuclear scientists were killed in an Israeli attack. US President Donald Trump confirmed that he had known in advance about Israel's plans to strike Iran and said that the US was ready to defend its forces in the region and help Israel in case of retaliation. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Iran says Israel and US will "pay dearly" for attack
Iran's Armed Forces spokesperson Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi has stated that Tehran would respond to Israel's strikes, noting that the US would also "pay dearly" despite Washington's claims of non-involvement. Source: CNN; Iranian state media outlet IRNA Quote from Shekarchi: "The Islamic Republic of Iran will definitely retaliate, and the enemy will pay a heavy price." Details: Shekarchi added that both Israel and the US would "pay dearly". "[They] will be dealt a harsh blow," he promised. Shekarchi said that residential areas had been affected by the Israeli strikes and the armed forces were in full combat readiness. IRNA also reported that eyewitnesses and reporters from Iranian state television had seen the bodies of women and children among the victims. Background: On the night of 12-13 June, Israel attacked Tehran and its outskirts and other cities across the country. Israel described its attack as preemptive and aimed at undermining Iran's nuclear programme and targeting military facilities. It was also reported that Major General Hossein Salami, head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, had been killed in the strikes. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
