Iran defends decision to attack Israel, says US 'must stay away' from conflict

Iran's has defended its decision to attack Israel and said the United States "must stay away" from the conflict, the Islamic Republic's mission to the United Nations has said. 

In a post on X, the mission warned Tehran's response would become more severe if Israel retaliates. 

"Iran's military action was in response to the Zionist regime's aggression against our diplomatic premises in Damascus," it said.

"The matter can be deemed concluded. However, should the Israeli regime make another mistake, Iran's response will be considerably more severe. It is a conflict between Iran and the rogue Israeli regime, from which the US MUST STAY AWAY!"