Iran is a powerful nation and can defend itself: MP Fadlallah
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Lebanese MP Hassan Fadlallah asserts Iran's right and ability to defend itself against Israeli aggression, emphasizing its sovereignty and the role of Resistance movements across the region.
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Lebanese lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah leaves the parliament building after he attends a parliament session in Beirut, Lebanon, Wednesday, June 14, 2023 (AP)
Hassan Fadlallah, a Lebanese MP representing the Loyalty to the Resistance bloc, stated that Iran is being subjected to overt Israeli aggression, asserting that the country has the sovereignty, resources, and historical expertise to protect itself.
In remarks to Al Mayadeen, MP Fadlallah emphasized that the current situation in the region amounts to "clear Israeli aggression against Iran," noting that Iran is a major independent sovereign power with a proven track record of resisting aggression.
He added that "Iran is reinforcing its longstanding principle: when attacked, it defends itself and does not ask others to fight on its behalf," further stating that "it fights and manages its wars wisely, knowing how to protect its people."
Fadlallah emphasized that Iran faces consequences precisely because of its unwavering commitment to Palestine, rejecting claims of "Iranian proxies" as deceptive rhetoric meant to distort reality, clarifying that there are no Iranian proxies; only free Resistance movements and peoplestanding firm against occupation.
The Lebanese MP added that Israeli aggression extends far beyond Iran, threatening the entire region, evident in its actions across Syria and Lebanon, while emphasizing that Iran and its allied resistance forces serve as the final bulwark halting the Israeli expansionist agenda.
Fadlallah argued that since "Israel's" assaults are taking place on Lebanese soil, Lebanon has both the right and the responsibility to respond, requiring a unified position to counter "Israel's" expansionist project.
'Israel' attacks, Iran retaliates
"Israel" launched a major attack on Iran in the early hours of Friday, targeting residential buildings, nuclear facilities, and military infrastructure across Iran.
The Israeli occupation military confirmed at dawn Friday the launch of a broad aerial offensive targeting Iran’s nuclear program. In an official statement, the occupation military said it carried out a “precise, preemptive strike” in Iran, “with the goal of damaging Iran’s nuclear program."
"Israel" also attacked residential neighborhoods, killing dozens of civilians in Tehran alone, including women and children. According to state media reports, Israeli strikes have resulted in at least 130 fatalities in Tehran, an uptick from Friday's reports, which reported 78 deaths, with additional casualties reported across other Iranian cities, though no official death toll has been released yet.
Iran launches Operation True Promise 3 in retaliation to Israeli attacks
In response, Iran launched Operation True Promise 3, which began with massive waves of missiles targeting Tel Aviv and northern occupied Palestine. According to Israeli media, the retaliation left four settlers dead, and over 200 others wounded, as unprecedented destruction tore through targeted occupied areas.
Iran later launched a missile salvo aimed at Tel Aviv and extensive regions in northern occupied Palestine, according to Israeli media reports in the early hours of June 14, putting the entirety of "Israel" on high alert.
Meanwhile, the Israeli occupation admitted that two settlers were killed and 40 others wounded in the bombardment of Rishon LeZion in central occupied Palestine.
'Israel' attacks Tabriz, Iranian air defense intercepts missiles
On June 14, loud explosions reverberated through the city of Tabriz in northwestern Iran amid another Israeli strike.
#WATCH | Israeli aggression on Tabriz, #Iran. pic.twitter.com/z2aPBTbPMj
— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) June 14, 2025
According to Tasnim News Agency, Iranian air defense systems were engaged to intercept Israeli missiles over multiple cities, including Tabriz, Khorramabad, and Kermanshah, while Iranian media later confirmed that the Tabriz oil refinery had escaped any damage despite the strikes.
Israeli strikes also targeted the Shahid Chamran residential complex in Tehran on Saturday, killing an estimated 60 people, including 20 children.
