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Iran’s ambassador to India Iraj Elahi today said that if Tel Aviv does not stop attacking Tehran’s national assets and interests in the region, his country will attack Israel again.
“Iran does not joke about its international interests and national security,” the ambassador said, calling the missile attack on Israel a “retaliatory act.” The ambassador’s comments came after a sharp escalation in the West Asian conflict after Tehran fired nearly 200 missiles at Israel on Tuesday.
The nearly year-long conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip has escalated after Tel Aviv went after the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, which backs Hamas. Iran has vowed to avenge the killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah last week and warned Israel of a ballistic missile attack against him.
Speaking exclusively to NDTV, the Iranian ambassador said that “if Israel does not stop its enmity and its violations against Iran’s national interests, it will face repeated attacks.”
“People not only in the region but all over the world are witnessing Israel’s hostile actions in West Asia, everyone is seeing the bloodshed in Gaza and South Lebanon, people are angry. Israel has violated all human rights,” he added. All international laws have been violated, so many people around the world are very angry with what Israel is doing in the region.”
The ambassador added that he was confident that Iran’s missile attack on Israel would “have the support of many people around the world. You have seen how people around the world protested against Israel’s brutality against Palestine.” marched in the universities of
Netanyahu’s Warning After Iranian Missile Attack
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Iran’s missile attack on Israel “a failed attempt”, as Israel’s Iron Dome and other mechanisms to deter such attacks prevented more than 180 missiles from reaching its territory. Prevented from reaching, only a few missiles penetrated its defenses. .
Mr Netanyahu also said that “Iran has made a big mistake tonight – and it will pay for it.”
Speaking of the Israeli prime minister, Mr. Elahi called him “the new Hitler of this century.” Reiterating his statement, the ambassador added that if the modern-day Hitler stopped his brutality and hostility, his country would not have to face the consequences, adding that “if Israel continues, Iran will retaliate.” Will continue to act.”
America is supporting Israel.
According to a statement from the White House, President Joe Biden has come out in support of Israel and condemned the “increased provocation” by Israel. The US president ordered the US military to help Israel against further missile attacks. The United States has reportedly also warned that the areas from which missiles will be fired at Israel will be targeted by the American military.
Commenting on America’s support for Israel, the ambassador told NDTV, “I hope America realizes and comes to the conclusion that if it stops supporting Tel Aviv, Israel cannot continue its crimes in the region. I hope the US administration will convince Netanyahu to stop his brutal actions.”
He added, “We have seen what America has done in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya and many other parts of the world. So, we understand that behind many of the developments that have led to instability in the region.” America has it.”
“Now it’s up to Israel – whether they want to continue this escalation or not (to end it). If they continue, we will continue to retaliate,” Mr. Elahi added, suggesting that that the ball is now “in his court. Israel’s decision makers.”
India’s role as a ‘friend’ of both Iran and Israel
The Iranian ambassador said he has always believed that “India is a very important player in the region, it has good relations with Israel, and as PM Modi has mentioned, this is not an era of war. We In Iran they believe that, but if one country violates the sovereignty of another country, what else can that country do?
However, he expressed hope that “India, which has close ties with both sides (Iran and Israel), can help persuade Israel to stop its brutality in the region.”
