TEHRAN – Iran’s top security official Ali Larijani warns Israel of a “strong response” to any attack, details a new security pact with Iraq, and outlines Iran’s advisory role with regional resistance groups, IRIB reported.
Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, issued a stark warning that Tehran is prepared for a “strong response to any attack by the Zionist regime,” asserting that Israel will not permit the region to achieve stability.
In an interview with the Al Mayadeen network, he detailed Tehran’s diplomatic engagements with Iraq and Lebanon, outlined its philosophy on regional “resistance” groups, and contrasted its vision for regional security with that of the United States.
Addressing Iran’s broader regional relations, Larijani confirmed that he did not visit Syria on his recent trip because “currently there are no relations between us.” However, he left the door open for future engagement, stating that the “possibility of normalizing relations with Syria exists” but depends on the actions of the current Syrian government.
He also described relations with Egypt as “good” and noted a “good start” with Saudi Arabia, acknowledging that while they may not agree on all matters, the relationship can be deepened.
Larijani also commented on a recent conflict, claiming that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu failed both strategically and tactically by starting a war and then calling for its halt after failing to rally support from Islamic countries against Iran.
