The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Nasser Kanani, strongly condemned the "reckless act" by Israel in assassinating one of the leaders of the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon, known as Wissam Hassan Tali. Kanani stated in his remarks that "Israel's resort to cowardly terrorist operations is an indicator of clear military weakness and bankruptcy of this entity, which results from the severe blows dealt to its false prowess on the battlefield, including in the Gaza Strip." He warned the "international community, including the United Nations Security Council, against Israel's blatant and reckless attempts to expand the circle of war and conflict within the region." He added, "There is no doubt that the criminal Israel and its supporters bear full responsibility for the consequences of this reckless behavior."