Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, said on Monday that Tehran will use all available means and resources to respond to Israeli attacks on military targets in Iran.
Speaking at a press conference in Tehran, the Iranian capital, Baghaei stated that Iran's response would be "clear and decisive."
"Iran's response to any aggression is clear and decisive. Over the past year, we have repeatedly emphasized that the (Middle East) region is facing issues, such as Israel's acts of genocide in Gaza and its ongoing aggression against Lebanon. As long as this situation persists, there is a risk of escalation and expansion of conflict in the region," he explained.
Iran also condemned the U.S. military presence in the Middle East, describing it as a threat to regional stability amid rising tensions.
The U.S. Central Command confirmed on Saturday that B-52 bombers had arrived in the Middle East. It is the first time that B-52s have deployed to a base in the region since 2019 and widely seen as deterrence against potential Iranian retaliation for Israeli airstrikes on its territory last month.
"As long as the region faces the presence of foreign troops, especially those of the United States, it will continue to suffer from problems and tension. However, this will not affect Iran's resolve and determination to defend itself. Furthermore, it should now be clearer than ever to countries in the region that they need to support each other to promote the resolution of regional issues and safeguard security and stability in the region," he said.
Baghaei also emphasized that Iran will continue to firmly support the Palestinian people and appreciates any efforts by the international community to end Israel's criminal actions.
Iran vows 'clear and decisive' response to Israel’s attacks
Iran vows 'clear and decisive' response to Israel’s attacks
China's logistics business volume continued to rise in December of 2024, with the prosperity index reaching a new high for 2024, indicating a significant increase in logistics activity, according to the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing on Friday.
In December 2024, the prosperity index of China's logistics industry stood at 53.1 percent, up by 0.3 percentage points from the previous month.
Supported by favorable policies and inherent market dynamics, the total logistics business volume index has risen for five consecutive months.
Business volume indexes have shown balanced growth across the nation, with the eastern region experiencing the most significant climb.
From an industry perspective, there was a notable upturn in logistics demand during the month in sectors such as electrical machinery, semiconductors, communication equipment, transportation equipment, and new energy vehicle manufacturing.
In addition, the potential for residential consumption continues to be released, with stable demand for online shopping.
The total business volume indexes for road transport, water transport, and multimodal transport all showed varying degrees of increase month on month.
Meanwhile, the total business volume indexes for railway transport, air transport, and postal express industries remained above 55 percent, indicating a high level of prosperity.
"Throughout the year of 2024, the prosperity index of China's logistics industry demonstrated a pattern of stability followed by growth, maintaining a steady upward trend in overall logistics operations. The continuous enhancement of logistics service capabilities, characterized by high quality, high efficiency, and high adaptability, plays a crucial foundational role in promoting both domestic and international economic circulation, accelerating the flow of goods, and ensuring the stable operation of the national economy," said Liu Yuhang, director of the China Logistics Information Center.
China's logistics sector in Dec reaches new high for 2024
