Iran Threatens Retaliation After Israeli Attack

• Ayatollah Khamenei announced serious consequences for Israel following the attack on Iran's nuclear program.
• High-ranking officials and nuclear scientists were killed, prompting a strong reaction from Tehran.
• Israel will continue its attacks on Iran, aiming to destroy its military facilities.

This was reported by The Yomiuri Shimbun, Asharq Al-Awsat.

Introduction to Events in Iran

June 13, 2025, Tehran. The leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, announced "harsh punishment" for Israel following a recent attack on the country's nuclear program. As a result of this attack, several high-ranking officials were killed, including the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Hossein Salami.

Details of the Attack

Iranian state media reported that two nuclear scientists, Fereydoun Abbasi-Davani and Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi, were also killed in the Israeli strikes. Khamenei emphasized that Israel "once again demonstrated its malicious face" through attacks on residential areas.

Israel's Response

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that attacks on Iran will continue "as long as necessary." The operation has been named "Lion's Rise" and is aimed at destroying Iranian nuclear and military facilities.

Threats from Iran

Khamenei also noted that both Israel and the United States will pay a "high price" for their aggression. An Iranian military representative, Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi, confirmed that the attacks were carried out with U.S. support.

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