Mon Oct 28 03:47:34 UTC 2024: ## Iran Vows Retaliation After Israeli Strikes, Khamenei Calls for Demonstration of Power
**Tehran, Iran** – Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has vowed retaliation against Israel for airstrikes carried out on Saturday night, calling for a demonstration of Iran’s power against the “Zionist regime.”
Speaking on Sunday, Khamenei emphasized that the Israeli attack, which targeted military sites near Tehran and western Iran, should not be downplayed but also not exaggerated. He stated that Iranian officials must determine the best way to respond, prioritizing the interests of the people and the country.
The Israeli military confirmed that scores of fighter jets conducted three waves of strikes against missile factories and other sites before dawn. However, Iran has played down the severity of the damage, describing it as limited.
The incident has heightened tensions in the Middle East, with US President Joe Biden urging a halt to the escalation to prevent a full-blown conflict.
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