Iran stresses right to punish Zionist regime
Iran will certainly exercise its inherent and legitimate right to punish the "criminal Zionist gang" for its terrorist attack on Wednesday, which resulted in the killing of Hamas politburo chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, saying the European Union's silence has emboldened Israel to commit atrocities.
Tehran, Qodsna - Ali Baqeri Kani, acting Foreign Minister, made these remarks during a phone call with Josep Borrell, the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs.
Baqeri emphasized that the Israeli regime's terrorist act, in addition to violating Iran's territorial integrity and national sovereignty, has endangered regional and international peace and stability.
The top Iranian diplomat criticized certain European countries for aligning with the US to prevent the UN Security Council from condemning Haniyeh's assassination during an extraordinary session on Wednesday.
Baqeri stressed that the pro-Zionist stance of these states, evident in their silence regarding the Zionists' warmongering in Yemen and Lebanon, has emboldened the regime to continue its aggressive actions, jeopardizing regional peace and stability.
He urged the EU to fulfill its responsibility to maintain international peace and security by pressuring the Zionist regime to cease its crimes.