:quality(85)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/infobae/ZRIDF6QHN2C53U6ODNGYCZR7CI.jpg "The death toll from the bombing of the Iranian consulate in Damascus rose to 13 and Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei demanded revenge")
The death toll in the attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus has risen to 13, according to Iranian state media. Among the victims are seven Iranians and six Syrians. The attack, which reduced the consulate building to rubble, also claimed the lives of seven members of the Revolutionary Guard, including high-ranking officials. Iran has vowed to retaliate against Israel, whom they blame for the incident.
Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, stated that the “evil regime” of Israel will be punished for the attack, which he described as a clear violation of international norms. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi also condemned the attack and vowed that it will not go unanswered.
The attack has further strained tensions between Iran and Israel, who have a long history of conflict and rivalry. While Israel has not commented on the incident, Iran has also accused the United States, Israel’s main sponsor, of involvement.
International reactions to the attack have been mixed, with China, Iraq, and Russia condemning the violence. The EU has called for restraint in the region to prevent further escalation.
The attack has highlighted the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel and the complex geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East. The situation remains tense as Iran prepares to retaliate against those responsible for the attack.