Iranian leaders have vowed to retaliate against Israel after a deadly airstrike on an Iranian embassy compound in Damascus, Syria. The attack, which killed three top Iranian commanders, has sparked outrage and calls for revenge from government supporters in Iran.
The strike targeted part of the Iranian Embassy complex in Damascus, resulting in the deaths of three generals from Iran’s Quds Force and four other officers. This incident marks one of the deadliest attacks in the ongoing shadow war between Israel and Iran.
Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, declared that Israel would be “punished by the hands of our brave men” in response to the airstrike. President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran condemned the attack as an “inhumane assault” and stated that it would not go unanswered, although no specific details of Iran’s planned response were provided.
Iran’s foreign minister, Hossein Amir Abdollahian, summoned the Swiss ambassador to deliver a message to Washington, holding the U.S. accountable for Israel’s actions as its ally. Meanwhile, in Iran, large crowds gathered in cities waving Palestinian and Iranian flags, chanting “Death to Israel” and “Death to America” as they demanded revenge.
The United Nations Security Council will convene an emergency meeting to discuss Israel’s attack, following a request from Russia, a close ally of Iran. Iran’s U.N. ambassador emphasized that the airstrike violated international law and posed a threat to regional peace and stability.
As tensions escalate, it remains uncertain how Iran will respond to Israel’s strikes. The possibility of direct military action against Israel raises concerns about the potential for a broader conflict involving the United States. Hezbollah, the Lebanese Shia militia supported by Iran, has also vowed to seek revenge for the attack.
The situation continues to unfold, with the international community closely monitoring developments in the region.
