Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian announced that Iran had given neighboring countries a 72-hour notice before launching an attack, indicating a 'certain' response against Israel. This disclosure was made during a news conference held in Tehran on Sunday.
Amir-Abdollahian emphasized that Iran had informed these countries about the upcoming operation, describing it as a 'decisive' move in the context of 'legitimate defense.' He further stated, 'We consider the security of our neighbors and the region as the security of the Islamic Republic of Iran.'