Jerusalem, Apr 17: Iran's president has warned that the “tiniest invasion” by Israel would bring a “massive and harsh” response, as the region braces for potential Israeli retaliation after Iran's attack over the weekend.

President Ebrahim Raisi spoke Wednesday at an annual army parade that was relocated to a barracks north of the capital, Tehran, from its usual venue on a highway in the city's southern outskirts. Iranian authorities gave no explanation for its relocation, and state television didn't broadcast it live, as it has in previous years.

Iran launched hundreds of missiles and drones at Israel over the weekend in response to an apparent Israeli strike on Iran's embassy compound in Syria on April 1 that killed 12 people, including two Iranian generals.

Israel, with help from the United States, the United Kingdom, neighboring Jordan and other nations, successfully intercepted nearly all the missiles and drones.

Tensions in the region have increased since the start of the latest Israel-Hamas war on October 7, when Hamas carried out a cross-border attack that killed 1,200 people in Israel and kidnapped 250 others. Israel responded with an offensive in Gaza that has caused widespread devastation and killed more than 33,800 people, according to local health officials.

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Bengaluru: In a recent statement, Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundurao took aim at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), warning against the dangers within their ranks.

Gundurao's criticism comes in the wake of ongoing political tensions, with particular reference to the BJP's handling of the Hassan pen drive scandal. He accused the alliance of turning a blind eye to atrocities.

The minister questioned Prime Minister Modi's stance on women's welfare, pointing out discrepancies in addressing incidents of violence. He further spoke on the need for accountability, stating, "It is a tragedy that your party has sided with a villain who committed atrocities."