Iran insisted on Monday that it was not seeking to increase tensions in the Middle East and insisted that the attack on Israel was “necessary, proportionate and aimed at military purposes” create a “deterrence capacity.”

“Iran does not seek to escalate tension in the region,” This was stated by Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani at a press conference in Tehran.

The diplomat assured that Tehran will act “stronger than ever to deter and punish the aggressor” for any illegal and irrational acts,” although his country adheres to the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and international law.

“The actions of the Islamic Republic of Iran were necessary, proportionate and “was directed for military purposes”Kanani said this, deploring the inaction of the UN Security Council and the US, UK and France in the face of the attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus on April 1.

They died in that attack six Syrians and seven members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard CorpsAmong them, the head of the Quds Force in Syria and Lebanon, Brigadier General Mohamed Pray to Zahedi.

“Iran acted to create deterrence and prevent the recurrence of the crimes of the Zionist regime (Israel) and protect its security and national interests” in the face of such a high level of international action, Kanani said.

Finally, given the possible reaction of Western countries and calls for new sanctions against Iran, Kanani said they should “appreciate Tehran’s moderation.”

Israeli defense systems intercept Iranian missiles over the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. Video. IDF.

“These countries, rather than taking illogical actions, should appreciate Iran’s moderation in recent months and “Iran’s Responsible Behavior Regarding Security and Peace”“, the diplomat assured.

After a missile and drone attack on Israel. Iran has launched a diplomatic offensive, holding talks with at least nine countries. to whom he informed that Tehran’s goal was deterrence and that they would respond to new Israeli aggression.

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Thus, the Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdolahyan, In the hours following the attack, he held talks with his counterparts from Russia, Qatar, India, Malta, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey and the European Union.

(EFE)