Johannesburg,South Africa

The Islamic Republic of Iran has retaliated aggressively to Israel's recent terror attack on its embassy in Damascus,Syria which killed dozens of people.

The Iran's Foreign Ministry has confirmed that they are responsible for a series of military strikes which targeted Israeli's military bases.

"On 14 April 2024,the Islamic Republic of Iran's armed forces have carried out a series of military strikes on Israeli's military bases in response to,and in exercise of its inherent right of self-defense as recognized under Article 51 of the Charter,against Israel's recurring military aggression,resulting in the martyrdom of the Iranian military advisors present in Syria at the invitation of the Syrian government,in particular the 1 April armed attack against diplomatic premises of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Damascus,"said Iran's Foreign Ministry.

Iran maintained that is respecting the United Nations and international law,however,will never sit and fold hands while Israel keeps on provoking them.

"The Islamic Republic of Iran reaffirms its commitment to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and international law,while reiterating its determination to forcefully defend its sovereignty,territorial integrity and national interests against any unlawful use of force and aggressions,"continues Iran Foreign Ministry.

Iran has clarified that it would exercise its right to self-defense against Israel and also warned that they would do whatever it takes to protect its interest.

"The Islamic Republic of Iran's resort to defensive measures in exercise of its right of self-defense demonstrates Iran's responsible approach toward regional and international peace and security at a time when the occupying apartheid regime's pattern of relentless genocidal campaign against Palestinian people is accompanied with repeated military aggressions against neighboring States and fanning the flames across the region and beyond.

The Islamic Republic of Iran would not hesitate to take further necessary defensive measures to protect its legitimate interests against any act of military aggression or unlawful use of force,"concludes Iran's Foreign Ministry.

Damage caused by Iran in Israel

Israeli Air Force has confirmed that the Iran's military strikes has caused minor damage to infrastructure and no civilians were hurt.

IAF has commended their defense system and their strategic allies who intercepted dozens of missiles before reaching Israeli territory.

"The IAF Aerial Defense Array successfully intercepted the majority of the launches using the Arrow Aerial Defense System,together with dozens of IAF fighter jets and Israel's strategic allies,before the launches crossed into Israeli territory.A small number of hits were identified,including at an IDF base in southern Israel,where minor damage was caused to infrastructure,"said Israel Air Force on its Facebook page.