Ali Larijani’s speech in an interview with the Tasnim news agency highlights tensions between Iran and Israel and reflects Tehran’s intentions to respond to Israel’s actions in the region. The “appropriate response” statement indicates that Iran is considering a wide range of possible measures, from diplomatic to military. However, the details remain undisclosed, as is typical in these types of statements related to national security issues.
The mention of “restoring deterrence” indicates Iran’s desire to demonstrate its strength and ability to respond to Israeli attacks. This statement can also be addressed to a national audience to show that the country’s leaders are willing to protect the interests of the state.
Larijani’s comments about Hezbollah confirm Iran’s position as a key ally of the organization. Emphasizing Hezbollah’s independence in missile production and its significant arsenal serves a dual purpose: it is an attempt to address Israeli claims of significant Hezbollah casualties and to demonstrate that the organization retains the ability to act. Larijani is clearly trying to bolster the confidence of Hezbollah supporters and demonstrate its strategic importance in the confrontation with Israel.
At the same time, his words can be perceived as part of an information war, the goal of which is both to demoralize the enemy and to raise the morale of the allies. However, tensions in the region remain high and these statements only confirm the possibility of further escalation of the conflict.
Previously, Cursor reported that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Israeli leaders should receive death sentences, not arrest warrants.
