Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian announced that Iran had given neighboring countries a 72-hour notice before launching an attack, indicating a 'certain' response against Israel. This disclosure was made during a news conference held in Tehran on Sunday.
Amir-Abdollahian emphasized that Iran had informed these countries about the upcoming operation, describing it as a 'decisive' move in the context of 'legitimate defense.' He further stated, 'We consider the security of our neighbors and the region as the security of the Islamic Republic of Iran.'
However, the specific countries that were notified were not explicitly mentioned by the Foreign Minister. As of now, neighboring states have not publicly confirmed whether they were indeed informed in advance of Iran's planned action.