Iran vows to defend itself after Israeli air strikes kill four soldiers
Summary: Iran has stated it is "obligated to defend itself" after four of its soldiers were killed in Israeli air strikes targeting military sites. This follows Iran's earlier missile attacks on Israel, marking a significant escalation in their ongoing conflict.
The Israeli military announced it has completed its strikes, which were a response to Iran's ballistic missile barrage on October 1. Iran's foreign ministry condemned the strikes as a violation of international law and emphasized its right to defend itself.
Regional leaders, including those from Saudi Arabia and Iraq, condemned Israel's actions. The U.S. confirmed it was informed of the strikes in advance, while calls for restraint came from various international figures, including British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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