Iran launches drone attack on Israel live updates: Iran vows ‘stronger and more resolute’ attack if Israel retaliates over drone, missile strikes

Iran is prepared to retaliate if Israel launches a counter-attack following drone and missile strikes on Saturday, Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani said.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran will not hesitate to exercise its inherent right of self-defense when required,” Iravani wrote in a letter to UN leadership on Saturday, according to Newsweek.

Iravani explained that Iran “does not seek escalation or conflict in the region” and that the drone attack was a “decisive response” to Israel’s strike on an Iranian diplomatic complex in Damascus, Syria, on April 1, which killed two senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commanders, including Gen. Mohammad Reza Zahedi.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran will not hesitate to exercise its inherent right of self-defense when required,” Iraveni said.

“Should the Israeli regime commit any military aggression again, Iran’s response will assuredly and decisively be stronger and more resolute.”

Meanwhile, a 7-year-old Israeli girl from Southern Israel has been severely injured by Iran’s drone and missile onslaught on the Jewish state, per Israel’s emergency service.

The girl is being treated for her injuries by medics from the Magen David ambulance services after she was struck by shrapnel.

The MDA said in a statement that the child suffered a head injury and was rendered unconscious.

Iran has launched a wave of hundreds of drones, as well as cruise missiles at Israel.

The move comes after the Jewish state killed top Iranian generals in a strike in Syria on April 1.

Israel has instituted restrictions on civilian activity in response to the strike.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, “We are prepared for any scenario.”

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