Iran Promises Harsh Punishment for Israel: U.S. Prepared to Defend Its Ally

In response to recent events, Iran's plans to "harshly punish" Israel over the assassination of a Hamas leader in Tehran, as ordered by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, are underway, according to a deputy commander of the Revolutionary Guards. The deputy commander, Ali Fadavi, was quoted by local news agencies as saying, "The supreme leader's orders regarding the harsh punishment of Israel and revenge for the blood of martyr Ismail Haniyeh are clear and explicit ...and they will be implemented in the best possible way," expressing the country's firm stance on the matter.