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Iran’s president, by nature, is a peace-loving individual, and accordingly, his primary foreign policy slogan is “constructive engagement with the world.” On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, European delegations even asked Tehran to cooperate in advancing the peace negotiations in Gaza. Iran spared no effort in working towards a ceasefire. However, despite these efforts and European wishes, Netanyahu, drunk on the blood of Palestinian and Lebanese victims, paid no heed to the ceasefire and instead escalated his threats against Iran, seeking to redraw the Middle East’s geographical map.
It was, therefore, necessary for someone to stand up to his excessive demands. When Iran’s restraint failed to prompt serious action from the US and Europe to pressure Israel into a ceasefire, Tehran had no choice but to deliver a firm slap to the killer, shattering his illusions and making him and his supporters understand that Iran is a key player in West Asia, serious about defending its national dignity. Thus, Iran’s missile operation does not contradict the peaceful nature of Iranians and their president. Iran’s response does not signify warmongering but rather legitimate self-defense. Sometimes, military might must intervene to advance diplomacy.
The Iranian president had previously emphasized in a press conference that Iran will strike back should Israel strike.
In perfect coordination between various branches, including military and non-military, and based on the legitimate right to self-defense, the Islamic Republic of Iran launched Operation True Promise 2 in response to the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and the assassination of Hezbollah’s leader and Iran’s military advisor in Lebanon. This operation was more successful than its predecessor and will undoubtedly have positive effects in various domains, including the global Islamic public opinion and the battlefield. It will boost the morale of resistance forces against Israeli aggression. It was announced on Tuesday that the Israeli army had penetrated 400 meters into Lebanese territory but faced fierce resistance from Hezbollah, forcing them to retreat and incur losses. This morale boost will gradually manifest itself in occupied territories as well, with predicted increases in martyrdom operations against Israelis and insecurity in occupied lands.
It is advisable for Israel’s supporters to rein in Netanyahu and Israel to protect their own interests.