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Iran is not seeking escalation, but punishing Israeli is 'necessary': Foreign ministry
5 August 2024 09:11 BST
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson, Nasser Kanaani, said that while his country is not looking to escalate regional tensions, "punishing Israel is necessary".
The statement comes as the region awaits Iran's response to the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.