Iran's response should have two clear results. First, it must punish the aggressor for terror and violation of Iran's national sovereignty. Second, it should strengthen Iran's deterrence power and bring the (Israel) regime's deep remorse to prevent any future aggression."
"Also, Iran's response should avoid a possible negative impact on a possible (Gaza) ceasefire."
Iran's mission to the UN added that the Islamic Republic would respond to the Israeli regime at a time and in a manner that the Zionists don't expect. "Maybe when their eyes are on the sky and the radar screen, they are surprised from the ground, and maybe a combination of the two."
Ismail Haniyeh and one of his bodyguards were martyred after their residence was targeted in Tehran on July 31, according to a statement released by the IRGC.
