Iranian MP Proposes Quick Hit Back After Israeli Attack in Damascus

An Israeli airstrike on a building near the Iranian consulate in Damascus on Monday has led to an Iranian lawmaker urging authorities to hit the Israeli position in the Republic of Azerbaijan. 

Following the attack, which resulted in the deaths of several Quds Force commanders, Member of Parliament Jalal Rashidikochi called for retaliation against Israel.

Rashidikochi proposed a direct attack on "one of the Zionist diplomatic centers in a regional country," specifically mentioning Azerbaijan as a target. 

He posted the message on his X account. 

Iran reported that at least five advisers of the IRGC were killed alongside Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Zahedi and Zahedi's deputy, General Mohammad Hadi Haji Rahimi. 

The MP emphasized the urgency of response, stating, "Delaying or showing patience in responding decisively to this Zionist military attack on Iranian soil is a severe blow to Iran's reputation and honor."

The Israeli airstrike, which remains unclaimed by Israel, killed seven people, including three high-ranking Quds Force commanders. 

The Quds Force is the foreign operations arm of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).