The Iranian government has warned Israel against targeting its infrastructure, particularly nuclear and oil facilities.
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi who gave the warning in a statement, said any attack against infrastructure in Iran will provoke an even stronger response.
Araghchi’s remarks came in response to Israel’s announcement of a potential retaliation for Iran’s October 1 missile strike, which marked the second of such assault by Iran on Israel within six months.
While emphasising that Iran does not seek conflict in the region, Araghchi conveyed a stern warning to Israel, indicating the country’s readiness to respond decisively to any aggression.
On Friday, U.S. President Joe Biden urged Israel to refrain from attacking Iran’s oil infrastructure, underscoring Iran’s role as one of the world’s top crude producers.
Despite past indications of Iran’s nuclear capabilities, the nation has repeatedly denied any intention to develop nuclear weapons, maintaining that its programme is solely for peaceful purposes.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported last year that Iran slowed its uranium enrichment process, only to resume accelerated production of 60 percent enriched uranium in the late 2023.