Waliyala Bayati, spokesman for the Majlis Committee of Councils, told the "Khana Melt" news agency: "A firm, proportionate and deterrent response must be given to any hostile act by the enemies. We must increase the price of aggression for the enemy, and for every target that is hit, 10 targets must be hit." This member of parliament added on Saturday, November 9: "We must be careful not to lose the country's strategic leverage and privileges, including capabilities related to the Strait of Hormuz, in the coming developments; in other words, America and its allies in the region faced serious challenges and pressures. Bayati continued: "In the current situation, people bear the high prices and demands of life, and the officials must pay attention to dealing with national interests both in the military and diplomatic fields."