Iran demonstrates military might and warns Israel

The warning was issued by President Ebrahim Raisi during a military parade in Tehran to mark Armed Forces Day, an annual event that takes on particular significance this year due to the growing risk of direct confrontation with Israel. For security reasons, the parade was moved from central Tehran to a military base on the outskirts of the capital and was not broadcast live on television as usual, while Iran warily awaits Israel’s response to last Saturday’s attack.

Israel’s Western allies have called for containment of Israel, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made clear this Wednesday that the Jewish state “makes its own decisions and will do whatever is necessary to guarantee its security.” Netanyahu spoke after meeting with German MNE Annalena Baerbock and British diplomatic chief David Cameron, who suggested at the end of the meeting that Israel had already “decided to strike back.” “I hope they do it in a way that makes the situation as little worse as possible,” he said.

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