Iran has declared the Israeli strike a "declaration of war" and formally appealed to the UN for international condemnation. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei warned that Israel will face a “bitter and painful fate” and promised a severe response.
Iran has already launched over 100 drones toward Israel—most were intercepted, but this is being seen as just the beginning. Iranian military leaders described their upcoming response as "crushing and tooth-breaking," asserting their right to act under Article 51 of the UN Charter. They also warned that U.S. assets in the region could be targeted, holding Washington partly responsible for supporting Israel’s actions.
Proxy forces like Hezbollah and Iraqi Shiite militias have been placed on high alert. Analysts suggest Iran may use a combination of direct missile and drone strikes alongside asymmetric tactics—small proxy attacks spread across the region.
Inside Iran, Tehran has imposed media blackouts and internet restrictions. Protests erupted in cities like Qom, with citizens demanding retaliation. Internally, hardliners are calling for the end of the nuclear-fatwa and urging a more aggressive military stance.
Iran has called for an emergency UN Security Council session and suspended upcoming nuclear negotiations with the U.S. Officials have warned that any direct U.S. support for Israel could carry serious consequences for American interests in the region.
So far, signs indicate Iran may launch waves of drone or missile attacks—possibly testing Israel’s air defense systems. However, a full-scale retaliation could take more time, especially since Israel’s initial strike may have disrupted Iran’s command capabilities.
In short, Iran’s response is expected to be a mix of direct military strikes, proxy warfare, and diplomatic escalation. Unless external powers step in to de-escalate, a broader regional conflict remains a real possibility.
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