
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian justified the recent missile strike on Israel as a defensive measure to protect Iran's interests and citizens. The President emphasized that the operation was a display of Iran's power and a warning to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
In a statement, President Pezeshkian stated, 'This action was in defense of the interests and citizens of Iran. It was a message to Netanyahu that Iran is not seeking conflict but will firmly oppose any threats. We urge Israel not to engage in a conflict with Iran.'