During a meeting with the families of “Martyrs of Security” at Imam Khomeini Hussainiyah in Tehran on Sunday, Iranian leader Sayyed Ali Khamenei stated that Iranian authorities are responsible for determining how to demonstrate Iran's power to the Israeli entity.

He emphasized the need to counter "Israel’s" miscalculations, noting that “They (the Israelis) need to understand the power, determination, and innovation of the Iranian nation and its youth.”

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Imam Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met with the families of the Martyrs of Security in the Imam Khomeini Hussainiyah on Oct. 27, 2024

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Sayyed Khamenei stated that it is up to Iranian officials to decide how to effectively communicate the power and determination of the Iranian nation to "Israel", emphasizing that actions should align with the nation's and the country's best interests.

He also acknowledged the importance of accurately representing "Israel's" harmful actions, advising against both exaggeration and underestimation.

Sayyed Khamenei urges global community to take a stand against Zionists

The Iranian leader emphasized that when it comes to confronting "Israel", there is a significant failure on the part of governments, nations, and international bodies like the United Nations. He pointed out that "the regime’s actions in Gaza and Lebanon represent some of the most brutal war crimes."

He urged the global community to take a stand against the Zionists, particularly calling on Islamic governments to act. He stressed that supporting "Israel is one of the worst and biggest sins" and advocated for the formation of a global political and economic coalition against the entity, including a military one if necessary.

Additionally, Sayyed Khamenei warned that a nation unable to defend itself will inevitably lose its security, stating that "national power," which encompasses strength in areas like science, the economy, defense, and weaponry, is crucial for maintaining a country's security.

Iran's air defenses foil multiple Israeli attacks on military bases

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. 

It also warned Israeli settlers, urging them to remain "alert and vigilant," in a statement.

At least three explosions were heard near Tehran, Al Mayadeen's correspondent in Iran reported. 

Later, our correspondent said that Israeli warplanes attempted to target three bases in Tehran Province, which includes multiple counties. However, Iranian air defenses were able to intercept the incoming attack, leading to minimal damage to the intended targets.

Iranian air defenses successfully intercepted hostile targets aimed at military bases in the southern and western parts of Tehran Province, outside the capital city itself, our correspondent pointed out.

Air defenses foil second wave of Israeli attacks

Hours after the first attack was launched, another wave of aerial targets was detected over Iran, at around 4:30 am. Medium-range air defenses were activated to shoot down all hostile objects over Tehran, Al Mayadeen's correspondent reported.

Footage also circulated of successful interceptions over eastern areas in the Tehran province. 

Later, informed sources revealed that multiple Israeli drones were launched toward Iranian air defense bases in eastern Tehran, only to be shot down.

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