Iran has cautioned Israel not to attack its infrastructure, especially its nuclear and oil installations, as tensions over a possible Israeli attack grow in the wake of Iran’s recent missile assault.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued a warning on Tuesday, saying that “any attack against infrastructure in Iran will provoke an even stronger response,” according to state television.
Araghchi made his comments in reaction to Israel’s declaration that it may launch a counterattack in response to Iran’s October 1 missile strike, which was the country’s second such attack on Israel in as many months.
Iran does not seek out confrontation in the region, Araghchi emphasized, but he also sent a strong message to Israel about how ready Iran is to retaliate forcefully against any aggression. His official statement was made with the assertion, “We do not seek war in the region.”
The United States President Joe Biden highlighted Iran’s position as one of the world’s leading producers of crude oil on Friday by pleading with Israel to desist from striking Iran’s oil infrastructure.
Any strike against Iran’s nuclear or energy sites, according to General Rassul Sanairad of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, would be a violation of Iran’s “red line.” He addressed the rising hostilities, saying, “Some political leaders have spoken of a possible change in Iran’s nuclear policy,” as quoted by the Fars news agency.
Iran has consistently denied having any intention of developing nuclear weapons, claiming that its program is only for peaceful purposes, despite prior indicators of the country’s nuclear capabilities.
Iran slowed down its uranium enrichment process, according to a study released by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) last year. However, Iran resumed producing 60 percent enriched uranium at an accelerated rate in late 2023. Levels of approximately 90 percent are needed for military-grade enrichment.
Stressing the gravity of the situation, General Sanairad said that an attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities will have a big impact on Iran’s response.
He pointed out that, although Israel has not responded to these accusations, Iran believes Israel responsible for the killings of Hamas political head Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut. Iran launched the recent missile attack on Israel in retaliation.