Iran Spokesperson Defends Attacks, Accuses US of Deliberate Civilian Strikes

Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei responded to Qatari confirmation that Iranian attacks targeted US military facilities, with the sole exception of a gas facility struck on 18 March, which he claims was serving US military aggression. He contrasts Iran's actions with what he calls Washington's 'long record' of deliberate attacks on civilians. This is rhetorical escalation in an ongoing confrontation, with no new operational developments.