Iran missile strike against Israel: In a stern warning to Israel, Iranian Ambassador to India, Iraj Elahi, has emphasized that Irans military strength has evolved significantly since 1981, the year Iraqs Saddam Hussein invaded the country. In an exclusive interview, Elahi stated that Iran is ready for any potential conflict and highlighted the recent missile attacks targeting Israeli military facilities as evidence of Irans growing capabilities.Irans missile strike and technology advancementsAmbassador Elahi pointed out that the missile attack Iran launched against Israel was aimed at bringing stability to the Middle East, adding that any further aggression from Israel would be met with stronger retaliation. He emphasized that Iran has learned from its past military engagements and now possesses advanced missile technology. “This war is about technology,” said Elahi. “We used a new generation of missiles in our most recent operation and are prepared to deploy more advanced missiles if Israel attacks.”On October 1, Iran launched 200 missiles at Israel in response to the assassination of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah and Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. The Iranian ambassador noted that despite Israels claims that the attack had minimal impact, Tel Avivs military facilities had suffered significant damage.Rising tensions in the Middle EastThe situation in the Middle East remains volatile, with Israel vowing retaliation. Concerns are growing about the possibility of Israel launching attacks on Irans military or nuclear sites. However, Elahi was confident that Israel would not provoke a full-scale conflict with Iran, stressing that the country has achieved self-sufficiency in its defense capabilities.“They wont do anything that forces us to react,” Elahi warned. “Iran has the strength to defend itself, and we hope Israels advisers or the U.S. can prevent Israel from attacking our nuclear facilities.”Irans Intent is deterrence, not escalationAccording to Elahi, Irans missile strike was intended to push the region towards stability, not escalate the conflict. He described the attack as a deterrent, claiming it had weakened Israels military capabilities, particularly in Gaza. The envoy also took aim at Israels defense systems, saying that Irans missiles had bypassed Israels Iron Dome, causing significant damage to Israels military infrastructure.“The missile strike has damaged the military capacity of this illegitimate regime to continue its attacks on Gaza,” he remarked.Criticism of Israels tactics and humanitarian impactThe Iranian ambassador didnt hold back in criticizing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his tactics in the ongoing conflict. He accused Israel of only understanding “the language of force” and said that the Netanyahu administration had violated human principles in its bombardment of Gaza during its war with Hamas.Elahi also commented on the death of Hezbollahs Hassan Nasrallah, saying that Nasrallah had been pushing for a ceasefire to end the conflict in Lebanon before being killed in an Israeli airstrike. “Nasrallah was close to securing a ceasefire,” Elahi revealed. “Netanyahu has sabotaged peace in the region, and his political future depends on prolonging this war.”Is Hezbollahs role fueling regional tensionsDescribing Hezbollah as a political party, Elahi said it was committed to liberating the parts of Lebanon occupied by Israel. He further blamed Israel for being the main source of tension in the region and urged the country to end its expansionist policies. “Israels actions are the root of instability,” he concluded.
