According to a report by Anadolu Agency on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, Iran’s Deputy Speaker of Parliament has pledged retaliation over the reported killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and senior military commanders in joint U.S.-Israeli strikes, warning that any response will be carefully planned and carried out at a time of Tehran’s choosing.….......
Ali Nikzad said Iran would not rush its response, stressing that action would come “at an appropriate time and place, with careful planning,” and adding that those responsible should expect to face a “heavy price” for their actions.
He also reaffirmed Iran’s position that uranium enrichment is conducted strictly for what he described as “peaceful purposes.” Nikzad said nuclear activity remains Iran’s “absolute right and a clear red line,” insisting that it is non-negotiable despite international pressure and ongoing tensions with Western governments.
Beyond nuclear policy, the senior lawmaker reiterated Iran’s continued support for allied groups across the region. He stated that the Islamic Republic would maintain backing for partner forces in Lebanon, Yemen, Iraq, and Syria, underscoring Tehran’s long-standing regional alliances.
The comments come amid heightened instability in the Middle East following escalating military exchanges involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. The strikes that prompted the latest remarks are reported to have targeted senior Iranian leadership and strategic military infrastructure, further intensifying already strained relations.
Iranian officials have repeatedly warned that any attacks on its leadership or sovereignty will trigger a response. However, Tehran has consistently signaled that its retaliation strategy is based on timing and calculation rather than immediate escalation.
At the time of reporting, there has been no independent confirmation of the full extent of casualties from the strikes, while regional tensions remain high across multiple flashpoints.
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