At least four soldiers were killed in Israel’s airstrikes which also caused “limited damage” to a few radar systems, officials said at the time Iranian media also reported that a civilian had been killed
Efforts by Iran to downplay the attack faltered as satellite photos and multiple reports in global media showed Israel’s strikes, 1. crippled Iran’s ballistic missile production 2. destroyed at least a dozen solid fuel mixers 3. and disabled crucial air defenses protecting major energy installations
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Iran’s response would be “definite and decisive” Baghaei said, adding "Iran supported “all initiatives and efforts” to push for a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon
where Israel is at war with the Iran-backed Hamas and Hezbollah terror groups, respectively
On Monday, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said,
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Iran had missiles so Israel “wouldn’t dare attack us”
During the news conference, Baghaei said,
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Iran’s official position against changing the nuclear doctrine and pursuing atomic weapons remained the same
Citing a recent speech by Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah -- Ali Khamenei, Baghaei said,
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the Islamic Republic would be “equipped with everything necessary to defend” itself
Iran has long threatened Israel with destruction and called to wipe out the Jewish state
Iran, which directly attacked Israel with missiles and drones for the first time in April has been dealing with its own problems at home, 1. as its economy struggles under the weight of international sanctions 2. and it has faced years of widespread, multiple protests
*Associated Press and Times of Israel staff contributed to this report
