CNN: Key Iranian figure Larijani vows to "pierce" America's heart

On March 1, according to CNN, after Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei was attacked and killed, 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, and we will pierce their hearts,” said Ali Shamkhani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. He pledged further retaliation against the U.S. and Israel, stating “Our armed forces’ response will be even more forceful.” “They must understand that they can’t just hit and run,” he added. Shamkhani stated that Iran has assured regional leaders that Iran has no intention of going to war with them, but will continue to target U.S. bases in Middle Eastern countries. He said, “It must be made absolutely clear: Americans cannot bully the Iranian people.” On the morning of March 1 local time, the Iranian military issued an announcement. The statement said that since the evening of the 28th, the military has used various types of destructive and combat drones to carry out large-scale drone attacks on targets in the U.S. and Israel. The announcement indicated that in the coming hours, more exciting news of actions will be brought to the Iranian people.