Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi stated that the recent attack on Israel, which was reportedly 99% intercepted by Israeli defenses, was deemed necessary, obligatory, unifying, and a source of pride and power for Iran. Raisi emphasized the operation as a demonstration of the Islamic Republic's strength and the resolve of its armed forces. The President's remarks were made during a speech in Damghan, located outside of Tehran.
Raisi's address highlighted the operation as a symbol of the nation's power and the unwavering determination of its people under the leadership of the supreme commander. Notably, Raisi did not reference the retaliatory strikes conducted by Israel against Iran earlier on the same day.
Iran launched air defenses at a significant air base and a nuclear site near Isfahan in response to suspected drones, believed to be part of an Israeli counterattack following Tehran's recent drone-and-missile assault on Israel. The incident underscores the escalating tensions between the two nations and the ongoing military exchanges in the region.
