Reza Talaei-Nik & Israel

Reza Talaei-Nik: As Iranian defence ministry spokesman, Reza Talaei-Nik stated that the United States 'must abandon its illegal and irrational demands' and is 'no longer in a position to dictate its policy to independent nations'.

Israel: Israel is involved in joint strikes with the United States against Iran and has ongoing conflicts with Hezbollah in Lebanon, which complicates wider peace efforts.

Reza Talaei-Nik: Reza Talaei-Nik, Iranian defense ministry spokesman, stated that the United States must abandon its 'illegal and irrational demands' and can no longer dictate policy to independent nations.

Israel: Israel is involved in the conflict through its offensive with the US and ongoing clashes with Hezbollah in Lebanon, responding to ceasefire violations with strikes and ground invasions.

Reza Talaei-Nik: Reza Talaei-Nik, Iran's Deputy Defence Minister, stated Iran's readiness to share defensive weapons capabilities with independent nations.

Israel: Israel is a US ally and was involved in the initial strikes against Iran. New fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has also broken out, adding another layer of conflict to the region.