Army: We Will Punish the Aggressor Harshly and Decisively

According to Saed News, the Public Relations Office of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army issued a message addressed to Dr. Peyman Jebelli, head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), following the brutal attack by the Zionist regime on the IRIB. The message strongly condemned the horrific crimes. The full text reads:

Dr. Peyman Jebelli
Honorable Head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting
Greetings,

The ruthless and brutal Zionist regime has once again committed a heinous crime, surpassing even the most savage killers in history. Empowered by the immunity granted by global powers and international institutions, this bloodthirsty regime now targets not only nations—especially children and women—but also journalists and truth-seekers, taking hostage the very principles behind international treaties and organizations. Through these actions, it has exposed the silence and hypocrisy of those who claim to defend human rights.

The Zionist axis of evil, which killed over 200 journalists last year without any accountability, this time targeted the IRIB as a command center for the media resistance. A number of your esteemed colleagues were martyred or injured in this criminal assault. What remains etched in the memory of the wise and noble Iranian nation is the unwavering presence and continued news coverage in the face of danger—particularly the courageous effort of Ms. Emami, who swiftly restored the news broadcast, adding yet another moment of honor to the history of IRIB.

Surely, according to divine justice, this blatant injustice will not go unanswered. A bitter and decisive punishment awaits the criminals and their supporters. The brave reporters of IRIB, standing at the front lines of the “jihad of clarification,” will continue to expose the face of this historical evil and wickedness.

This act by the Zionist regime is not only a grave violation of international law but an outright declaration of war against truthful reporting, explanation, and enlightenment. The Public Relations Office of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army, in unison with the noble people of Iran, condemns these horrifying crimes in the strongest possible terms.

Undoubtedly, the smoke and sorrow will eventually clear from the faces of our weary and wounded colleagues in the media, but shame and disgrace will forever cling to those responsible—both in this war and in the court of global human conscience—subjecting them to the harshest punishment and the hatred of nations and generations.

Hereby, the heartfelt condolences and solidarity of the devout Army of Hezbollah are extended to the victims of this crime. We pledge, as always, that just as we stand with the resilient and history-making Iranian nation, we shall inflict harsh and decisive punishment on the aggressor, God willing.

— Public Relations Office of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army