Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi warned on Tuesday that any military action by Israel against Iran would result in the “destruction” of the Israeli cities of Tel Aviv and Haifa.
Raisi made the statement during a ceremony broadcast live on state television to mark Iran’s annual Army Day.
“The enemies, especially the Zionist regime, have understood that the smallest action against (Iran) will prompt a harsh response from the armed forces that will lead to the destruction of Haifa and Tel Aviv,” he said.
Iran has on several occasions accused Israel of carrying out attacks targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities and scientists.
Israel says Iran has been attempting to develop nuclear weapons, which Tehran denies.
On Monday, Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen urged China to use its “influence” on Iran to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons, stressing that Israel will take all necessary measures to prevent the Islamic Republic from becoming a nuclear-armed state.
