Iran to keep striking enemy targets in region used in acts of aggression: Judiciary chief

Iran’s judiciary chief Gholam Hossein Mohseni-Ejei says the armed forces will continue to carry out powerful attacks on US and Israeli military bases and assets in the region that are being used in acts of aggression against the Islamic Republic.

“At present, evidence [obtained] by Iran’s armed forces shows that the geography of some regional countries is overtly and covertly controlled by the enemy and those sites are used against our country,” Mohseni-Ejei said on Saturday.

“Serious attacks on these targets will continue and this strategy is currently being implemented. The government and other pillars of the [Islamic] establishment are in agreement,” he added.

Mohseni-Ejei, who is one of three decision makers in the Interim Leadership Council, reiterated that Iran has always respected and maintained good neighborly ties with the neighboring countries and rushed to help them in many crises.

“However, this is a basic issue and a fixed principle: Iran will never harm anyone that has not attacked us,” he emphasized.

No security as long as US keeps military bases in region: Qalibaf

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has warned regional countries that they will experience persistent insecurity as long as they host American military bases.

As per international documents and law, the right of legitimate self-defense for a country which is attacked is legitimate, the judiciary chief pointed out.

His remarks came after Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday that Tehran has not attacked friendly or neighboring countries, but has only targeted US military bases, facilities, and military facilities in the region.

In a post on his X account, Pezeshkian said, “The Islamic Republic of Iran always emphasizes the preservation and continuity of friendly ties with regional governments based on good neighborliness and mutual respect for national sovereignty and territorial integrity.”

Pezeshkian, who is also a member of the Interim Leadership Council, added, “This does not negate Iran’s inherent right to defend itself against military aggression by the United States and the Zionist regime (Israel).”

Tensions are high in the region following unprovoked US and Israeli aggression against Iran on February 28, with Iran conducting extensive retaliatory attacks on US and Israeli assets across the region with missiles and drones.

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