Iran's top foreign affairs official has dismissed the recent weapons launched against the country by neighboring Israel as insignificant, referring to them as 'toys.' Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian downplayed the Israeli strike during an interview, stating that the impact was minimal and not a cause for immediate retaliation.
Amir-Abdollahian expressed that unless there is further provocation by Israel, Iran does not intend to escalate the situation. He also cast doubt on the origin of the strike, suggesting that the Iranian regime is not entirely convinced it came from Israel.
Israel conducted limited strikes in Iran in response to Tehran's missile and drone attacks last Saturday. The Israeli strike reportedly targeted the Isfahan province, where Natanz, an Iranian nuclear facility, is located. Despite the explosions, there have been no reports of significant damage or casualties.
Iranian state media reassured the public that the nation's atomic sites remained unharmed, a claim later confirmed by the International Atomic Energy Agency. The UN affiliate watchdog organization verified that there was no damage to Iran's nuclear facilities as a result of the recent events.
In the event of further aggression by Israel, Amir-Abdollahian warned of immediate and robust retaliation. However, for now, Iran appears inclined to maintain a cautious approach, emphasizing the need to avoid further escalations.
