BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 5. Iran is focusing
on strengthening its readiness to defend its territory, the Foreign
Ministry’s spokesman, Esmail Baghaei, said today at a press
conference in Tehran, Trend reports.
Baghaei noted that while various opinions are expressed about
Iran and questions arise about potential military intentions toward
the country, Iran and its armed forces remain vigilant, guarding
the nation without relying on or trusting external statements.
To recall, on the morning of June 13, Israel carried out
military air strikes against Iran, leading to the deaths of
numerous high-ranking military officials, generals, nuclear
scientists, and other senior personnel.
Meanwhile, on the same evening, Iran responded to Israel with
Operation True Promise III: hundreds of ballistic missiles and
drones were launched at several targets, including Tel Aviv,
resulting in civilian casualties and widespread destruction.
On June 22, the US launched military airstrikes on three Iranian
nuclear facilities. It was reported that the airstrikes destroyed
Iranian nuclear facilities.
In addition, on the evening of June 23, Iran launched airstrikes
on a US military base in Qatar.
On June 24, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office announced that
the Israeli government had agreed to a ceasefire with Iran,
brokered by US President Donald Trump.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council also issued a statement
noting the cessation of attacks.
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