While Iran has denied involvement in the “Al-Aqsa Storm” operation, senior Iranian officials have reaffirmed their support for Hamas’ attack on Israel.
A high-ranking leader in Iran’s Revolutionary Guards stated that the special forces unit tasked with protecting Tehran is prepared for external operations.
However, a hardline deputy has emphasized that Iran cannot directly participate in the war and will instead utilize “resistance forces” against Israel.
Iranian denial of involvement in the Hamas-launched operation against Israel was voiced by Iran’s representative to the UN in New York, before it was reiterated by Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani.
Those who threaten Iran should know that any “foolish move” will face a “devastating response,” said Kanaani.
The spokesperson also denied accusations of involvement in Hamas’ attack on Israel, saying Iran has no role in decision-making by any regional party, including the Palestinian nation.
Kanaani made the statements during a news conference in Tehran on Monday in reaction to US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham’s recent anti-Iran rants.
Graham had called for Israel and the US going after Iranian oil refineries and oil infrastructure, which is the lifeblood of the Iranian economy.
Kanaani responded to allegations of Iranian involvement by saying that such claims follow Israel’s humiliating loss and are intended to excuse Washington’s and its Western allies’ backing for Tel Aviv’s escapades.
In other news, Iran has called for an emergency meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) as fighting between Hamas and Israeli forces raged following a weekend assault on Israel.
“Tehran has called for an emergency meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to discuss regional developments,” said Kanaani.
The Iranian mission at the UN had also issued a statement discussing Iran’s “firm support for Palestine.”
However, at the same time, they stated, “We did not participate in the Palestinian response, and this action is exclusively Palestinian.”
The mission emphasized that the “success” of Hamas’ operation was due to its element of surprise, which represented the “greatest failure” for Israeli security agencies.
