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Iran, Russia FMs hold talks after Tehran operation on Israel

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This limited action is aimed at deterring, punishing and warning the Zionist regime, he said, adding that if this regime takes a new action against the Islamic Republic of Iran, it will definitely face a very strong response.

Hailing the position of Russia regarding the legitimate action of Iran, he attached importance to the role of Russia in ending the crimes of the Zionist regime in the ongoing genocide in Gaza and the continuation of the aggression against Palestine and preventing the escalation of tension in the region as important.

Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov said for his part, “We had no doubt that Iran will respond to the Israeli regime’s attack on Iran’s embassy, ​​and we believe that the process of carrying out this action was based on a responsible and restrained response.

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Five Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrike on refugee camp

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Israeli planes destroyed a house northwest of the camp and a mosque nearby, TASS reported.

Israel waged its brutal war on besieged Gaza on October 7 after Hamas carried out an unprecedented operation against the occupying entity in retaliation for its intensified atrocities against the Palestinian people.

Israel has imposed a complete siege on the densely populated territory, cutting off fuel, electricity, food, and water to the more than two million Palestinians living there.

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Amir-Abdollahian stresses Iran’s opposition to war in region

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During a telephone call on Sunday evening, Iranian Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian and his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry discussed bilateral relations and the latest regional issues.

The top Iranian diplomat explained Iran’s stance on the response and countermeasures of the Iranian armed forces in targeting the Zionist regime, which is based on the principle of defense under Article 51 of the United Nations Charter.

The top Iranian diplomat also emphasized Iran’s opposition to the war in the region and called on everyone to work together to stop genocide and war crimes in Gaza.

Shoukry expressed concern over the escalation in the region, given the continuation of the Zionist regime’s war against Gaza and the slaughter of the Palestinian people, stressing that all parties should work to prevent escalation.

He also stated that Egypt would actively continue its efforts to stop the war against Gaza.

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Iran military response to Israel "legitimate defense"

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The Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian held a telephone converstation with Ian Borg, Malta’s Minister for Foreign, Trade and European Affairs on Monday.

The military action of the Islamic Republic of Iran in response to the crimes of the Zionist regime is within the framework of legitimate defense and in accordance with international law, Amir-Abdollahian told Malta’s Minister whose country holds the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council.

In this telephone conversation, Malta’s minister, said, “Malta calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the release of prisoners and the facilitation of sending humanitarian aid.”

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Clean Victory

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TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) –  Iran executed its long-awaited retaliation against Israel on Saturday and the early hours of Sunday morning by directly targeting the occupied territories from its soil.

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Qatari FM criticizes Israel for creating regional instability

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The top Qatari diplomat made the remark in a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Sunday night.

During the phone conversation, the top Iranian diplomat informed Al Thani about the recent developments regarding Tehran’s military action against Israel which was conducted within the framework of legitimate defense.

He also emphasized that the root cause of insecurity is the Zionist regime.

The foreign minister of Qatar, for his part, emphasized the need for ensuring stability and security in the region, adding that the actions of the Zionist regime have caused instability in the region.

The two sides also discussed the situation in the Gaza Strip, stressing the need to end the war crimes of the Zionist regime in the besieged enclave and the West Bank.

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UNSC meeting on Iran attack on Israel parade of hypocrisy

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“You know very well that an attack on a diplomatic mission is a casus belli under international law. And if Western missions were attacked, you would not hesitate to retaliate and prove your case in this room. Because for you, everything that concerns Western missions and Western citizens is sacred and must be protected,” he said at a UN Security Council meeting convened in the wake of the Iranian retaliatory attack on Israeli military installations in occupied Palestine.

“Today, the Security Council is witnessing such a parade of Western hypocrisy and double standards that it is even somewhat uncomfortable to watch,” the diplomat said, TASS reported.

In response to the Israeli terrorist attack on Iran’s consulate building in Syria on April 1, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked targets in occupied Palestine with dozens of drones and missiles early on Sunday.

The Israeli regime attacked Iran’s consulate in the Syrian capital of Damascus on April 1. The Israeli aggression led to the destruction of the entire building and the martyrdom and injury of the entire people inside it.

Seven of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) military advisors were martyred following the Israeli attack on Iran’s consulate in Damascus.

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Iran attack against Israel minimum necessary punitive action

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The reason for the IRGC’s massive missile and drone attack on the occupied territories was the Zionist regime’s crossing of red lines, the SNSC said, adding that the military measure taken by Iran was based on Article 2 of the United Nations Charter.

In order to ensure its national interests and national security, Iran has taken the minimum necessary punitive action against the aggressor Zionist regime based on Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations, it added.

Iran solely targeted the Israeli military bases during the operation and currently, there is no military action against Israel on the country’s agenda, according to the statement.

If the Zionist regime continues its evil actions against Iran with any means and at any level, it will receive a response 10 times fiercer, it concluded.

In response to the Israeli terrorist attack on Iran’s consulate building in Syria on April 1, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked targets in occupied Palestine with dozens of drones and missiles early on Sunday.

The Israeli regime attacked Iran’s consulate in the Syrian capital of Damascus on April 1. The Israeli aggression led to the destruction of the entire building and the martyrdom and injury of the entire people inside it.

Seven of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) military advisors were martyred following the Israeli attack on Iran’s consulate in Damascus.

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