Iranian leaders reacted to Israel's recent strike, with Ayatollah Khamenei calling for neither exaggeration nor underestimation of the attack. Officials, including President Raisi and Parliament Speaker Qalibaf, emphasized Iran's right to respond. Reports emerged of damage to missile fuel facilities in Parchin and Khojir. Iranian media highlighted the nation's strength and readiness to defend itself. Later, MP Pezeshkian stated Iran would give an "appropriate response" to Israel's aggression. Throughout the day, Iranian sources claimed prior knowledge of the attack and praised their air defense performance. By evening, former nuclear negotiator Araghchi revealed Iran had received indications of the impending strike, reiterating Iran's right to respond.
