Iran Condemns US-Israel Strikes, Vows Retaliation Amid Targeted Attacks

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned recent US and Israeli strikes as unprovoked and illegal, describing Iran's retaliatory attacks on regional military bases as lawful self-defense. The coordinated US-Israel operation targeted Iranian leadership and strategic sites, reportedly killing Iran's Defence Minister Amir Nasirzadeh and IRGC commander Mohammed Pakpour. Iran vowed to respond firmly, with Araghchi emphasizing readiness to defend against aggression amid reports of civilian casualties, including an alleged strike on a girls' school.