The Iranian Foreign Ministry said that Tehran is determined to defend its national security and sovereignty, stressing that it is not waiting for permission to respond to the Israeli occupation.

On Tuesday, the ministry called on the European Troika (Britain, France and Germany) to "deter the Israeli occupation if it truly seeks stability in the region."

In contrast, the occupation army radio reported that Tel Aviv leaders informed the allies that there would be a response to any Iranian attack by striking targets in the heart of Iran.