TEHRAN – Iran escalated its retaliation on Thursday in response to ongoing Zionist attacks, which have continued for a seventh consecutive day. Tehran reiterated that its actions are carried out solely in legitimate self-defense and launched a new wave of precision missiles under the operation “True Promise 3,” targeting Zionist military and intelligence installations.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran would persist in exercising its right to defend itself with “pride and courage” and emphasized that the aggressor would be made to “regret and pay for this grave mistake.” He reaffirmed that Iran remains committed to diplomacy and reiterated that the country has never sought nuclear weapons.
As the Zionist entity continued its strikes—reportedly hitting Tehran’s internal security headquarters and damaging nuclear infrastructure—the Iranian leadership, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, stressed the nation’s resolve to resist any imposed war or peace. Iran’s Red Crescent reported strikes near its facilities, while the IAEA confirmed damage to centrifuge production buildings near the capital.
