CNN: Key Iran figure Raisi vows to 'pierce through' America's heart

BlockBeats News, March 1st, according to CNN report, after the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, one of Iran's most powerful figures vowed to "pierce" the heart of the United States. "The Americans have pierced the heart of the Iranian people, we will pierce their heart," said Ali Rejai, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council.

He vowed further retaliation against the United States and Israel, stating "the response of our armed forces will be stronger." "They must understand that they cannot just hit and run," he said. Rejai stated that Iran has assured regional leaders that it does not intend to engage in war with them, but will continue to target U.S. bases in Middle Eastern countries. He said, "It must be absolutely clear, the Americans cannot bully the Iranian people."

On the morning of March 1st local time, the Iranian military issued Announcement No. 3. The announcement stated that since the evening of the 28th, the military has used various types of destructive and combat drones to launch large-scale drone attacks on U.S. and Israeli targets. The announcement stated that in the next few hours, they will bring "more exciting operational news to the Iranian people."