Iranian leader says country 'does not seek war' with Israel

Iran’s president hailed Tuesday's attack on Israel, calling it a “decisive response” to Israel’s “aggressions”, but added that Iran does not want a wider war.

“This action was in defence of the interests and citizens of Iran,”  President Masoud Pezeshkian said on X.

“Let Netanyahu know that Iran does not seek war, but it stands firmly against any threat," he wrote, adding "Do not enter into a conflict with Iran".