Ali Khamenei Issues Statement

The Iranian armed forces will respond to Israeli strikes and will make Tel Aviv regret its actions. This was stated by the Supreme Leader of the country, Ali Khamenei, in a televised address to the nation.

"The armed forces will act and use all their power; they will render the Zionist regime helpless," he emphasized. Khamenei stated that Iran will make no concessions, and the people should not doubt this.

Iran's state media reported within the last hour that air defense systems are active in central Tehran, where Khamenei's residence is located. According to the IRNA state news agency, Tehran's air defense system was activated following a series of strikes on Friday evening. Reports indicate several Israeli drones, missiles, and one fighter jet were shot down.