Golan Heights attack: Iran warns of ‘unforeseen’ consequences if Israel attacks Lebanon in retaliation

Iran on Sunday (July 28) warned Israelthat any new military "adventures" in Lebanon could lead to "unforeseen consequences," hours aftera deadly rocket strike in the Israel-annexed Golan Heights blamed on Tehran-backed Hezbollah.

Iran Foreign Ministry spokespersonNasser Kanani said, "Any ignorant action of the Zionist regime can lead to the broadening of the scope of instability, insecurity, and war in the region."

"Israel will be responsible for "the unforeseen consequences and reactions to such stupid behaviour," Foreign Minister Kanani added.

The attack on Golan Heights

Twelve people, including children, were killed when a rocketstrucka football pitch in the Druze village of Majdal Shams in the Golan Heights.The Israeli ambulance service said 13 more people were wounded in the attack on the pitch, which was packed with children and teenagers at the time.

Footage posted on social media showed the moment the rocket hit. An air raid siren can be heard, followed by a big explosion and images of smoke rising.This was the deadliest strikein Israel or Israeli-annexed territory since the start of the conflict in Gaza.

Israel blames Hezbollah for strike

Israel blamedHezbollah for the strike. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said,"I was shocked to see the horrific photos in the wake of Hezbollah's murderous attack in Majdal Shams. Among those who were murdered are young children who were playing soccer and others. All of our hearts are broken over these sights."

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The foreign ministry, meanwhile, said that "Saturday's massacre constitutes the crossing of all red lines by Hezbollah. This is not an army fighting another army; rather, it is a terrorist organisation deliberately shooting at civilians."

Hezbollah denies responsibility

Hezbollah has denied responsibility for the deadly attack.

In a written statement, the Iran-back group said, "The Islamic Resistance has absolutely nothing to do with the incident and categorically denies all false allegations in this regard."

(With inputs from agencies)

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