Iran vows retaliation for Israeli strike on Damascus consulate
Tehran accuses Israel of "blatant violation of international law"
Possibility of direct military confrontation between Iran and Israel
Tehran, Iran - Iran has vowed retaliation for an Israeli air strike on its consulate in Damascus, Syria, on Monday. The attack came hours after Iran accused Israel of killing one of its top nuclear scientists in an assassination last week.
In a statement, the Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned the strike as a "blatant violation of international law" and said it would "not hesitate to respond decisively to any further aggression." The ministry also called on the United Nations to condemn the attack and hold Israel accountable.
The Israeli government has not officially commented on the strike, but Israeli media reports have said that the consulate was targeted because it was being used by Iran to plan attacks against Israel.
The strike has raised concerns about the possibility of a direct military confrontation between Iran and Israel. The two countries have been engaged in a shadow war for years, with Israel carrying out airstrikes on Iranian targets in Syria and Iran responding with cyberattacks and other asymmetric measures.
Analysts say that the latest escalation in tensions could lead to a wider conflict if either side miscalculates the other's intentions. They also warn that the conflict could draw in other countries in the region, including the United States and Russia.
The United States has condemned the Israeli strike and called for an independent investigation. The UN Security Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday to discuss the situation.
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