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Iranian Vice President Zarif announces resignation

2024-08-13

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Source: Xinhua News Agency, CCTV News, Reference News

Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, August 12. According to Iran's Tasnim News Agency on the evening of August 11, Iranian Vice President Mohammad Javad Zarif announced his resignation on the same day.

Zarif posted on social media on the evening of August 11 that the main reason for his resignation was "dissatisfaction with his work results" and other problems made him "choose to continue his path in university."

Zarif, 64, was appointed Iranian Vice President for Strategic Affairs and Director of the Center for Strategic Studies on August 1. Prior to this, Zarif served as Iranian Foreign Minister from 2013 to 2021.

Iran says it has the right to respond and defend itself; Israeli army says it is on high alert

According to CCTV News, Iran said on August 12 that Iran has the right to respond to Israel over the assassination of Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran. At the same time, Iran has the right to defend itself against Israel's aggression.

Israel Defense Forces spokesman Hagari said on the same day that the Israeli army is on high alert and is closely monitoring developments in the Middle East.

According to Iran News TV on the 12th,Iranian President Pezerhizzian said that in accordance with the rules and regulations of the international community, Iran reserves the right to defend itself and respond to the assassination of Hamas leader Haniyeh in TehranPezerhiziyan reiterated Iran's core position that war and bloodshed must be prevented and global peace and security promoted. But Iran has the right to defend itself against any acts of aggression.Iran's Acting Foreign Minister Bagheri posted on social media that Iran has the right to respond with "deterrence" to Israel to ensure the security of the region.

Israel Defense Forces spokesman Hagari issued a statement on the evening of August 12,The Israeli military is currently paying close attention to developments in the Middle East, especially the actions of Hezbollah in Lebanon and Iran. The Israeli military is currently ready for the highest level of offensive and defensive preparations to respond to attacks.At the same time, the Israeli Air Force has stepped up patrols over Lebanon. Hagari also said that so far, the Israeli rear command's guidelines for the public have not changed.

According to the Israeli Times on August 12, Israeli Defense Minister Galant said at the Israeli Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting that day:In response to possible attacks by Iran and Hezbollah in Lebanon, Israel has been strengthening its defenses in recent days and will "take proactive action if necessary.", to protect Israeli citizens.

US: Iran attack could happen as early as this week

According to a report on the 13th by Reference News citing the Singaporean Lianhe Zaobao website,The United States believes an Iranian attack on Israel is increasingly likely and could happen as early as this week

According to reports, John Kirby, strategic communications coordinator of the White House National Security Council, told reporters on the 12th thatThe United States and its allies "must prepare for a range of possible major attacks."

Kirby said Israel believes that Iran and its proxies "are increasingly likely to launch an attack.""We share the same concerns and expectations as the Israelis, probably this week," he said.

Kirby's comments were the strongest sign yet that U.S. officials expect an attack could happen at any time, the report said.