Iran has issued a stern warning to Israel against any attacks on its infrastructure, particularly nuclear and oil facilities, amidst the ongoing conflict. This warning follows heightened tensions and concerns about a potential Israeli strike after Iran’s recent missile launch aimed at Israel.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Tuesday, “Any attack against infrastructure in Iran will provoke an even stronger response.” His remarks come in response to Israel’s announcement of possible countermeasures after Iran’s missile strike on October 1, which marked the second such incident in six months.
Emphasizing that Iran does not seek conflict, Araghchi warned Israel of Iran’s readiness to respond decisively to any hostile actions. “We have no desire for war in the region,” he declared in a formal statement on Monday.
Additionally, U.S. President Joe Biden recently urged Israel to refrain from targeting Iran’s oil facilities, recognizing Iran as one of the world’s leading crude oil exporters.
General Rassul Sanairad of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reiterated that any attack on Iran’s nuclear or energy sites would cross a critical “red line.” He commented on the increasing tensions, noting that some political leaders have discussed potential shifts in Iran’s nuclear policy.
While there have been prior warnings about Iran’s nuclear ambitions, the country has consistently denied any intent to develop nuclear weapons, asserting that its programs are for peaceful purposes. Last year, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) observed that Iran temporarily reduced uranium enrichment but quickly resumed producing uranium enriched to 60%, a level necessary for military-grade enrichment.
General Sanairad underscored the seriousness of the situation, stating that an assault on Iran’s nuclear sites would elicit a strong reaction. He linked the recent missile attack on Israel to retaliatory measures for the assassinations of key figures, including Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh, whom Iran blames Israel for killing, although Israel has not commented on these allegations.