Iranian leader Raisi: Israel has 'crossed red lines' forcing others to act
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has expressed concern that Israel's military operations in the Gaza Strip have escalated to a point that may draw other parties into the conflict. In an interview with broadcaster al-Jazeera, Raisi said, "The actions of the Zionist entity, both in humanitarian and military terms, have surpassed critical boundaries that could compel a collective response from all parties involved."
- Middle East
- DPA
- Published Date: 12:06 | 29 October 2023
- Modified Date: 12:06 | 29 October 2023
"The crimes of the Zionist entity, humanitarian and military, have crossed the red lines that could force everyone to act," Raisi said in an interview with broadcaster al-Jazeera.
Raissi was reinforcing repeated warnings from Iran's political and military leadership directed at Israel and the United States since the October 7 attacks by Hamas.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has praised the perpetrators of the attacks, but denied direct Iranian involvement in their planning.
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