Peak vigilance in the security establishment ahead of Tehran's response to the assassination of a senior Revolutionary Guards Corps officer in Damascus last week.
Israeli Air Force strikes targets across Rafah • Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov calls for a ceasefire • Security cabinet wasn't briefed before strike on Haniyeh family
To deter future Israeli attacks, Iran would need to retaliate directly against Israel. However, such action could provoke a severe response from the IDF.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei condemned Israel for an airstrike in Damascus, vowing revenge. He criticized Western support for Israel in Gaza and discussed border security amid Balochi rebel attacks.
IDF arrests terror suspects in West Bank raid • destroys Hamas rocket launchers
“Iran is not the type that receives a slap and remains silent, so it will respond at the appropriate time,” he said.
IDF kills Hamas offical in central Gaza • Military strikes terror targets in Syria • Iran's Foreign Minister inaugurates new building for consular services in Damascus
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