Amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran and its terrorist proxies, Hezbollah terrorists claimed responsibility for a drone attack on Israel on Monday.
The strike comes as the region braces after Iranian threats of a bigger assault, raising fears of all-out war.
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Hezbollah claims Monday's drone strike was a response to what it alleges are “attacks and killings” by Israel.
The recent assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh on Iran's borders and the assassination of Hezbollah commander Fouad Shukur in Beirut have escalated the already volatile situation.
Although the Israel Defense Forces confirmed Shukur's killing, they have not claimed responsibility for the attack that claimed his life.
Following these incidents, Iranian General Hossein Salami issued a harsh threat to Israel, warning that they would face the consequences of their actions. “They will see the result of their mistake. They will see when, how and where they will get their answer,” Salami declared in a speech, ominously proclaiming that Israel was “digging its own grave.”
In a corresponding statement, Nasser Kanaani, spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry, emphasized Iran's “intrinsic right to ensure its own security and punish the aggressor.”
Kanaani also stated that Iran would take “serious deterrent actions with power and determination” in accordance with international law and the right of self-defense.
Urging the international community to support Iran in punishing Israel, Kanaani denied Iran's intention to increase tensions in the region, claiming it would be in self-defense.
In addition, Iran has accused Israel of targeting Iranian nuclear scientists in an attempt to obstruct its supposed peaceful nuclear research program. Iranian General Salami condemned Israel, claiming: “Israel is the cradle of terrorism and has been created from murder and murder.” He accused Israel of trying to hinder Iran's progress in peaceful nuclear technology by killing nuclear scientists and leaders of resistance groups.
In response to these growing threats and provocations, Israel has expressed its readiness to retaliate against any act of aggression by Iran or its terrorist proxies.
The situation remains very volatile, with the international community closely following the escalation of tensions between these adversaries.