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Iran's IRGC Warns of Response if Israeli Strikes on Lebanese Territory Continue
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has warned of a fitting response if Israeli strikes against Lebanese territory are not halted, following an Israeli operation that hit over 100 targets and killed at least 80 people. Reports also suggest Iran is considering retaliatory strikes, amid a ceasefire agreed with the US that has been strained by continuing attacks.
TEHRAN — The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a warning on Wednesday, stating it would respond "fittingly" to Israeli strikes against the territory of Lebanon if they are not halted, according to a statement carried by the Tasnim news agency. The warning comes as tensions escalate following a series of intense Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon that have resulted in significant casualties.
Coverage Comparison
Coverage from TASS, the Russian state news agency, provided the details of the IRGC's statement and the strikes on Lebanon. Beyond the immediate warning, additional reporting from TASS indicated that Iran is weighing a retaliatory operation against Israel, citing an anonymous source from the Fars News Agency. These reports also suggest a growing perception in Tehran that the United States may be either unable or unwilling to restrain Israel's actions.
Key Claims
The IRGC stated that if the "aggression against Lebanon is not stopped immediately," it would "fulfill our duty and give a fitting rebuff to the aggressors in the region," per a statement reported by Tasnim and relayed by TASS.
The Israeli army's press service announced a new series of strikes across Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah military installations. The strikes spanned Beirut, the Bekaa Valley, and southern Lebanon, with more than 100 targets hit, according to the Israeli military's statement.
The Lebanese Red Cross Secretary General George Kettaneh said the strike was the most intense on Beirut in recent years, reporting at least 80 fatalities and over 200 injuries.
A ceasefire had been agreed with the US, as mentioned in the source reporting, though specifics of the agreement have not been detailed in the available material.
Perspectives
The IRGC's warning frames the Israeli strikes as an aggression against Lebanese territory, signaling a readiness to respond militarily if such operations continue. The Israeli military, for its part, has described the strikes as targeting Hezbollah military installations, indicating a focus on degrading the group's capabilities. Meanwhile, reporting from an anonymous source suggests that within Tehran there is a view that the United States is either unable or willing to let Israel act freely, which could shape Iran's next steps. These differing stances highlight the fragile nature of the ceasefire and the potential for further escalation.
How this outlet told it
TASS — English
Framing: IRGC response to Israeli strikes — Neutral
Facts Included:
IRGC warned of response to Israeli strikes on Lebanon
Israeli Air Force carried out strikes on Lebanon
Strikes targeted Hezbollah military installations
Over 100 targets were hit
At least 80 people killed and over 200 injured
US President Donald Trump announced a mutual decision with Iran to halt hostilities for a two-week period
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ClaimThe Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned that it will respond as it sees fit to Israeli strikes against the territory of Lebanon if they are not halted.
ClaimThe Israeli Air Force carried out strikes on Lebanon, targeting military installations of the Shiite organization Hezbollah, hitting over 100 targets.
ClaimThere is a growing opinion in Tehran that the US is unable to control Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or that Washington has given Israel the green light to carry out attacks.