Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a rare appearance on Friday said that Tuesday’s missile attack is the minimum punishment for Israel’s “astonishing crimes”.
In his first part of speech, which he delivered in Persian, he emphasised the “unity” of Muslims around the world based on the principles of the Islamic holy book, Quran.
“The operation of our armed forces a few nights ago was totally legal and legitimate,” he said.
The Iranian Supreme Leader said that his country would not “procrastinate or rush to carry out its duty” in confronting Israel. “The brilliant action of our armed forces a couple of nights ago was completely legal and legitimate,” he said, referring to Iran’s missile attack on Israel.
“Israel a vampire regime, US a rabid dog”
He called Israel a “vampire” regime and the US a “rabid dog” in the region. He says the Islamic Republic will carry out “any related duties” against Israel with “strength and fortitude”.
