“We will make the Zionist criminals and the despicable Americans regret their actions. The valiant soldiers and the great nation of Iran will teach an unforgettable lesson to the tyrannical international devils,” Larijani said on his X account on Saturday.

Earlier in the day, the US and Israel carried out airstrikes on various cities across 24 provinces of Iran, targeting military sites and residential areas, among other places.

According to an announcement by the Iranian Red Crescent Society, at least 201 people were confirmed killed as of 8:45 pm local time. The number of wounded stood at 747 at the time of the announcement.