Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a warning to Israel following a deadly strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus. The attack, which occurred on Monday, resulted in the destruction of the consulate building and the loss of at least seven Iranian officials, including high-ranking commanders from the Revolutionary Guards.
In response to the incident, Khamenei stated, 'With God's help, we will make the Zionists sorry for their crime of aggression against the Iranian consulate in Damascus.' This statement underscores Iran's determination to retaliate against Israel for what it perceives as an act of aggression.
Iran has accused Israel of carrying out the airstrike on its embassy complex in Syria's capital, further escalating tensions in the region. The Israeli military has refrained from commenting on the foreign reports but indicated that the target struck was a 'military building of Quds forces,' a unit of the IRGC responsible for foreign operations.
The attack has heightened concerns about the potential for a wider conflict in the Middle East, particularly in light of the ongoing war in Gaza. The loss of key Iranian officials in the strike, including Mohammed Reza Zahedi and Mohammad Hadi Haji Rahimi, has further fueled Iran's determination to seek retribution.
As the situation continues to unfold, the international community is closely monitoring developments in the region, with fears of further escalation and the potential for a broader conflict looming large.
