Iranian news agency ISNA published a message to Iranians from Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. "The great nation of Iran, at dawn the Zionist regime extended its dirty and bloody hand to commit a crime in our beloved country, and revealed its evil nature more than ever by striking residential centers. The regime should expect severe punishment," Khamenei said. "Several commanders and scientists were killed in the attacks. Their successors and colleagues will immediately return to their positions. With this crime, the Zionist regime has prepared a bitter and painful fate for itself and it will certainly receive it."

