🛡️ Iran Activates Air Defense Over Tehran, Declares “Right to Dignified Self-Defense”
Tehran, Iran – As conflict with Israel intensifies, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has officially activated air defense systems over the capital city of Tehran, marking a critical new stage in the regional crisis.
According to a Telegram post from the IRGC, the air defense alert was issued just before 4:00 AM local time, highlighting fears of incoming Israeli airstrikes or drone incursions. The news was reported by CNN, citing official Iranian sources.
⚠️ Iran: “We’re Only Responding in Self-Defense”
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran’s military responses thus far have been strictly defensive:
“Despite facing brutal aggression, we have only retaliated against Israel's direct attacks — not its allies.”
He also urged the international community to be vigilant against Israel’s alleged attempts to expand the war beyond its current scope:
“Iran will defend itself with dignity. The aggressor must pay for its grave mistake.”
🕊️ A Path Still Open for Diplomacy?
Despite the war-like atmosphere, Araghchi emphasized that Iran remains open to diplomatic solutions:
“Even in these times of war, Iran seeks a peaceful, honorable resolution.”
This statement has sparked cautious optimism among global leaders watching the region edge closer to full-scale warfare.
🧠 Why It Matters
With Tehran's skies now shielded by active defense systems and diplomacy hanging by a thread, the coming days may define whether the region steps back from the brink—or falls into all-out war.
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