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Tensions escalate as Israel intensifies strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon, prompting Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei to vow retaliation. He defends recent missile attacks on Israel, labeling them legitimate, while asserting that Iran and its allies will not back down from conflict.

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The main sentiment is outrage towards Iran's aggression and a firm stance supporting Israel, condemning the Ayatollah's justification of violence as reckless and a threat to global stability.

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In recent events, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has made significant remarks regarding Israel amidst escalating tensions. Khamenei openly praised the October 7 attacks orchestrated by Hamas against Israel, labeling them a legitimate action amidst what he termed as Israel's continuous oppression of Palestinians. This sermon was particularly notable as Khamenei appeared with a rifle, an unusual symbol in his addresses, emphasizing Iran's military resolve.

During the sermon, Khamenei pledged Iran's readiness to respond to Israeli strikes, affirming that if necessary, Iran would repeat missile attacks on Israel, which he justified as rightful retaliation. His statements come after a significant missile barrage launched at Israel, which he hailed as a successful endeavor, indicating that Iran and its allied forces, including Hezbollah, would not yield to Israeli aggression.

The backdrop of these statements includes increasing Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon and related regional tensions, where analysts suggest that Iran's adversaries perceive a strategic threat from its missile capabilities. Khamenei's fervent rhetoric, along with recent developments, has raised concerns about potential escalations in a volatile region, with many fearing a larger military confrontation.

In the wake of these events, Israel has also intensified its military operations, anticipating possible retaliations and further strikes on Iranian interests. The complex dynamics of regional politics, fueled by Khamenei's vocal support for militant groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, signify a precarious situation that continues to develop in the Middle East.

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Israel Expands Attacks on Hezbollah as Iran Warns of Retaliation

NY Times - 78 days ago - Israel is drastically widening its fight against the Lebanese militant group that is backed by Iran, whose supreme leader said that “any strike on the Zionist regime is a service to humanity.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/04/world/middleeast/israel-hezbollah-lebanon.html

Israel Iran conflict: Israel on alert ahead of Hamas attack anniversary

Hindustan Times - 78 days ago - Israel Iran conflict highlights: Israeli strikes in Lebanon continue as countries begin to evacuate citizens from the region.

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Iranian missiles managed to pierce Israel’s air defenses in some areas — WSJ

tasscom - 78 days ago - Tehran's attack failed to deal a more or less serious blow to Israel’s defense capabilities, the newspaper wrote

https://tass.com/world/1852385

Israel Targets Potential Hezbollah Successor Hashem Safieddine

Foreign Policy - 78 days ago - The operation occurred hours before Iran sent its foreign minister to Beirut.

https://foreignpolicy.com/2024/10/04/israel-hezbollah-safieddine-lebanon-iran/

US Oil Posts Biggest Weekly Gain in 2 Years Amid Middle East Tensions

The Epoch Times - 78 days ago - Global energy markets are anticipating Israel’s retaliation against Iran’s missile attacks by targeting Tehran’s energy infrastructure.

https://www.theepochtimes.com/business/us-oil-posts-biggest-weekly-gain-in-2-years-amid-middle-east-tensions-5735399

Israel has given no assurances it won’t target Iran’s nuclear facilities, top State Department official tells CNN

cnncom - 78 days ago - Israel has not given assurances to the Biden administration that targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities is off the table in retaliation for the Iranian ballistic missile strikes earlier this week, a top US State Department official told CNN on Friday.

https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/04/politics/state-department-israel-no-assurances-irans-nuclear-facilities/index.html

Israel targets Hezbollah intel HQ in Lebanon, Iran says it will not back down

channelnewsasiacom - 78 days ago - BEIRUT/JERUSALEM: Israel said it had targeted the intelligence headquarters of Hezbollah in Lebanon overnight and was assessing the damage on Friday (Oct 4) after a series of strikes on senior figures in the group that Iran's Supreme Leader dismissed as counterproductive. The air attack on Beiru

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/israel-targets-hezbollah-intel-hq-lebanon-iran-says-it-will-not-back-down-4660041

Khamenei gives rare public sermon as Israel weighs counterstrike on Iran

Washington Post - 78 days ago - Iran’s foreign minister also traveled to Beirut as Israel struck the city’s suburbs and expanded the areas it ordered residents to flee.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/10/04/iran-lebanon-israel-khamenei/

Iran’s Foreign Minister Reaches Out to Arab Leaders in Lebanon, Qatar

NY Times - 78 days ago - Iran’s top diplomat appeared eager to convey Iran’s readiness to support a joint cease-fire in Lebanon and in Gaza — even as Iran’s supreme leader at home expressed readiness to fight Israel.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/04/world/middleeast/iran-lebanon-gaza-ceasefire.html

Khamenei’s Chilling Warning To Israel From Tehran; Iran Leader Openly Supports Oct 7 Attacks | Watch

Hindustan Times - 78 days ago - Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivered a rare public sermon in Tehran, days after Iran's missile attack on Israel. The leader called the recent missile attack on Israel "legal and legitimate'' along with other things. Watch his statements here.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/videos/world-news/khameneis-chilling-warning-to-israel-from-tehran-iran-leader-openly-supports-oct-7-attacks-watch-101728067467529.html

Why Iran's supreme leader appeared with rifle in rare sermon

CBS News - 78 days ago - Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivered a rare sermon in Tehran and praised the missile attack against Israel. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer has more on Iran messaging strength behind the sermon.

https://www.cbsnews.com/video/why-irans-supreme-leader-appeared-with-rifle-in-rare-sermon/

As Israel Plots Response to Iranian Missile Barrage, Supreme Leader Khamenei Delivers Rare Address Pledging To End the 'Zionist Regime'

Washington Free Beacon - 79 days ago - Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei delivered his first public address in five years on Friday, pledging to end the "existence of the Zionist regime." His remarks come as Israel plots a "harsh" response to Tehran's Tuesday missile barrage, with the Jewish state expected to launch a direct attack on Iranian military and infrastructure sites.

https://freebeacon.com/national-security/as-israel-plots-response-to-iranian-missile-barrage-supreme-leader-khamenei-delivers-rare-address-pledging-to-end-the-zionist-regime/

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: Who is Iran's supreme leader and how powerful is he?

SkyNews - 79 days ago - He is one of the most consequential figures in the ongoing crisis in the Middle East but who exactly is the 85-year-old supreme leader?

https://news.sky.com/story/ayatollah-ali-khamenei-who-is-irans-supreme-leader-and-how-powerful-is-he-13227894

Khamenei defends Iran’s attack and hints at more reprisals as Israel continues pounding Lebanon

The Globe and Mail - 79 days ago - Overnight strike by Israel targets main border crossing between Lebanon and Syria, which tens of thousands of people have used to try to flee the fighting

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-khamenei-defends-irans-attack-and-hints-at-more-reprisals-as-israel/

Is the Middle East on the brink of an oil war?

businessfinancialpostcom - 79 days ago - Israel is considering attacks on Iranian energy sites, for which Iran might then retaliate, affecting global supplies. Keep reading here.

https://financialpost.com/financial-times/oil-war-middle-east-five-questions

Iran Refuses To Back Down As Its Proxies Endure Unprecedented Attacks

Forbes - 79 days ago - Khamenei’s claim that his military won’t back down comes as Israel vows to retaliate directly against Iran, which could deepen deadly rivalries across the Middle East.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/pauliddon/2024/10/04/iran-refuses-to-back-down-as-its-proxies-endure-unprecedented-attacks/

Iran's supreme leader warns it 'won't back down' in Israel fight

USA Today - 79 days ago - The fate of the rumored successor to slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was unknown Friday after he was targeted in an Isaeli strike.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2024/10/04/iran-supreme-leader-israel/75510964007/

Iran's supreme leader warns missile attack on Israel 'will be done again if necessary'

SkyNews - 79 days ago - Ayatollah Ali Khamenei gives his first address at Friday prayers in five years after Iran fired a barrage of at least 180 missiles at Israel on Tuesday night.

https://news.sky.com/story/irans-supreme-leader-warns-missile-attack-on-israel-will-be-done-again-if-necessary-13227764

Iran's Supreme Leader issues warning after Israel ramps up Lebanon strikes

itvcom - 79 days ago - Watch the latest from ITV News - As Israel considers how to respond to an attack from Iran on Tuesday, blasts were heard in the Lebanese capital near the airport where evacuations continued.

https://www.itv.com/watch/news/irans-supreme-leader-issues-warning-after-israel-ramps-up-lebanon-strikes/s45m58h

Oil Prices Shot Up This Week. How High Will They Go?

Forbes - 79 days ago - Oil markets are on edge this week as traders try to anticipate impacts on oil supplies from a potential major retaliation on Iran by Israel.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidblackmon/2024/10/04/oil-prices-shot-up-this-week-how-high-will-they-go/

Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei defends missile barrage against Israel in rare sermon

Fox News - 79 days ago - Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said during a rare public speech Friday that his country's missile attack on Israel this week was "legal and legitimate."

https://www.foxnews.com/world/irans-ayatollah-khamenei-defends-missile-barrage-against-israel-rare-sermon