BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 28. The possibility of a US attack on Iran has always existed, and the Iranian side cannot deny this, the Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmail Baghaei said at a press conference in Tehran today, Trend reports.
According to him, the US has always taken steps against Iran that violate international law.
“Iran's constant readiness is the result of its logical behavior and foresight. The expectation of an attack on Iran was also present during the negotiations,” he said.
Baghaei added that Iran continues to maintain contact with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) through its permanent representative in Vienna.
On the morning of June 13, Israel launched military air strikes against Iran. The strikes resulted in the deaths of a large number of high-ranking military officials, generals, nuclear scientists, and other senior officials.
On the same evening, Iran responded to Israel with Operation True Promise III: hundreds of ballistic missiles and drones were launched at several targets, including Tel Aviv, resulting in civilian casualties and widespread destruction.
On June 22, the US launched military airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities. It was reported that the airstrikes destroyed Iranian nuclear facilities.
In addition, on the evening of June 23, Iran launched airstrikes on a US military base in Qatar.
On June 24, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office announced that the Israeli government had agreed to a ceasefire with Iran, brokered by US President Donald Trump.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council also issued a statement noting the cessation of attacks.