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Iran army says only radar systems damaged by Israeli aggression

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 26 Oct 2024 23:12
3 Min Read

The Iranian Armed Forces general staff affirms that the country's air defenses performed promptly, which stopped Israeli strikes from causing any detrimental damage.

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    A view of Tehran capital of Iran is seen on early October 26, 2024. (AP)

Iran's military confirmed Saturday that only radar equipment was damaged in Israeli raids on Tehran and other provinces and that a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon was its top priority.

Israeli warplanes launched an aggression on Iran, as explosions were heard in several areas, including the capital Tehran, early on Saturday. Attacks renewed at around 4:30 am, as footage circulated of several successful interceptions near the capital. 

The Israeli military command confirmed that its Air Force conducted strikes on "military targets" in Iran. 

The Iranian Armed Forces general staff said in a statement aired on state TV that the country's air defenses performed promptly, which caused the damage of "limited damage and few radar systems."

Footage shows #Iranian air defense actively intercepting hostile targets over #Tehran. pic.twitter.com/TCNeUbT20m

— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) October 26, 2024

"A large number of missiles were intercepted and enemy aircraft were prevented from entering the country's airspace," emphasizing that Israeli planes were limited to launching a "small number of long-range missiles with very light warheads from a distance" within the US-patrolled airspace of Iraq.

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The Armed Forces emphasized that the country will reserve its right to respond appropriately and is prioritizing the establishment of a "lasting ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon."

Two Iranian soldiers martyred; Iran maintains right to self-defense

Two Iranian soldiers were martyred while confronting the projectiles launched by the Israeli regime in order to defend the security of Iran and prevent harm to the nation and the interests of the country, the Iranian Army announced earlier.

The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement following the Israeli attack on Iranian territory, condemning the aggression and calling it a blatant violation of international law and the United Nations Charter, particularly the principle prohibiting threats or use of force against a nation's territorial integrity and sovereignty.

The statement emphasized that Iran, in accordance with its inherent right to self-defense as outlined in Article 51 of the UN Charter, considered it both justified and necessary to protect itself from foreign aggression.

It also reiterated Iran's commitment to using all available resources, both material and spiritual, to safeguard its national security and vital interests. The Ministry expressed gratitude to peace-seeking nations in the region and worldwide for condemning "Israel's" hostile actions.

The statement further noted that the ongoing Israeli occupation, illegal activities, and crimes in the region, particularly the genocide against Palestinians and attacks on Lebanon, are the primary causes of tension and instability.

These actions, the Ministry argued, persist under the military and political support of the United States and other Western nations.

Furthermore, Tehran called on all UN member states, signatories of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, and the 1949 Geneva Conventions to take urgent collective measures to address the blatant Israeli violations of international law and the UN Charter.

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