On October 28, local time on October 27, Iranian President Pezehizyan said that Iran does not seek war, but will defend its national rights and respond appropriately to Israeli aggression. Iran also has the right to respond to Israeli attacks.
The Israeli government spokesperson said that Israel will charge a high price for aggression by either side.
Iran's foreign ministry said Tehran "has the right to respond appropriately to this act of aggression that violates its sovereignty".