Iran launched missile strikes against two Israeli airbases on Monday, hours after its foreign ministry spokesman warned that the United States bears full responsibility for any escalation in the region, insisting that Israel does not act without Washington’s coordination.
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) announced early Monday that it had carried out “Operation Nasr (Victory)” against Israel’s Tel Nof and Nevatim airbases in the occupied territories. The strikes were in response to Israeli missile attacks on radar sites inside Iran, the IRGC said. A day earlier, the IRGC had targeted the Ramat David airbase with ballistic missiles, describing it as the origin of Israeli aggression against Lebanon, including strikes that caused civilian casualties and displacement in southern Lebanon and Beirut’s Dahiyeh district.
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The military action followed repeated Israeli violations of a ceasefire agreement and ongoing attacks on Lebanon, Iran’s Foreign Ministry said, describing the strikes as legitimate self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter. It warned that any further Israeli attacks on Lebanon or Iranian interests would be met with a broader and more forceful response.
US-Israel coordination ‘undeniable’
Speaking at his weekly press briefing on Monday, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said no one in the region believes that the Israeli regime would carry out any action without prior coordination and cooperation with the United States. He emphasized that Washington had waged a war of aggression against Iran in order to support Israeli crimes.
Baghaei stated that Iran possesses information indicating coordination between the US and Israel in both offensive and defensive military domains, stressing that Washington cannot be separated from developments linked to the Israeli regime. While acknowledging that some argue Israel does not always follow Washington’s directives, Baghaei said US responsibility is “clear,” particularly as a party involved in ceasefire arrangements.
“Any action in the region whether directly by the US or through the Israeli regime in Lebanon—makes Washington fully responsible, and the consequences of escalation will rest on it,” he said.
Diplomacy under strain
Referring to ongoing diplomatic exchanges amid recent Israeli strikes, Baghaei said the developments have deepened mistrust. He noted that Iran was already exchanging messages with the US under conditions of “severe suspicion,” adding that contradictory US positions and “confusing statements” have contributed to instability in diplomatic efforts.
“These 24-hour developments are further aggravating the situation,” he said.
Baghaei stressed that Iran would continue to act in line with its national interests and security needs, adding that Tehran would not allow Israel and the US to repeat violations while issuing only general statements about maintaining ceasefires. He said all components of the Iranian system and society are prepared for any scenario.
He further underlined that the diplomatic track aimed at ending the imposed US-Israeli war of aggression could be affected if its purpose is undermined, noting that diplomacy and field actions are pursued in parallel to safeguard Iran’s interests. “Where necessary, the Armed Forces will act,” he said.
The remarks came amid escalating regional tensions following Israeli strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs and continued violations of the April 8 ceasefire agreement.
Source: Iranian media (translated and edited by Al-Mnaar)