Iran does not seek to increase Middle East tensions, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani, adding that its response to the killing of the Hamas chief in Tehran would be "definite and calculated".
Iran blames Israel for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on July 31, which Araqchi was quoted by Iran's state media as saying was "an unforgivable violation of Iran's security and sovereignty".
Israel has neither claimed nor denied responsibility for Haniyeh's death in the Iranian capital.
"Iran does not seek to increase tensions. However it is not afraid of it," Araqchi told his Italian counterpart on the phone, according to a statement about the phone call published on Monday by Iran's foreign ministry.
Araqchi said that Iran's response would be "definite, calculated and accurate", according to the statement.
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
Featured Video Of The Day
After Congress' "U-Turn" Swipe, BJP's Question On Old Pension Scheme
Media Groups Urge EU To Sanction Israel For Death Of Journalists In Gaza Mid-Air Refuel, Precision Strikes: How Israeli Air Force Hit Hezbollah Middle East On Edge, Day After Israel, Hezbollah Exchange Heavy Fire BJP Schools Actor-MP Kangana Ranaut Over Controversial Farmer Remarks Famous Indian-Origin Doctor Shot Dead In US Juli Vavilova: All About Woman Linked To Arrest Of Telegram CEO 'LoP'sided Rahul, NDA Allies' Qualms Impede Modi 3.0 SEBI Notice To Paytm On 2.1 Crore Stock Options To CEO, Firm Says... Non-Bailable Charges Against Kolkata Hospital Ex-Chief In Corruption Case Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.