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3 days ago
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- Memri
Pashto-Language Afghan Outlet: 'Iran And Its Proxy Militant Organizations Were Given The Best Opportunity After The Iran-Israel War To Join The Islamic Ummah'
A Pashto-language article published by the Afghan media outlet Daily Shahadat recently accused Iran of applying a double standard in the Middle East, pointing out that Qassem Soleimani, the slain commander of the Al-Quds Force of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), did not fire a single bullet at Israel despite being present in Syria and commanding a 150,000-strong militia. Titled "Iran's Deception And Its False Claims," the article claims Iran has been exploiting Shi'ite-Sunni divisions in the Islamic world, particularly in Syria, out of geopolitical interests. It notes that Iran launched propaganda against Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa, despite his support for Iran during the 12-day war between Israel and Iran in June 2025. The writer argues that although the war gave Iran an opportunity to join the Islamic Ummah, and to bury Shi'ite-Sunni divisions, "even now, it does not refrain from issuing threats; their irresponsible stance on the recent attacks in Syria, the unjust and extremely harsh treatment of Afghan refugees, attacks on Ahl al-Sunnah, assassinations of Sunni scholars in Yemen, and other such wicked acts indicate that Iran is once again following the same path." Following are excerpts from the article: "The Delayed Revolution Of Syria Also Fell Victim To These Same [Sunni-Shi'ite] Divisions; In Fact, Its Victory Was Delayed Because Of Them – Iran Supported Assad And Sent Shi'ite Proxy Terrorist Groups There, Giving This War A Sunni-Shi'ite Sectarian Color" "In the Islamic world, alongside the Umayyad and Abbasid caliphates, two ideologies were widely promoted. The Islamic world, which has been divided between Sunnis and Shi'ites, has experienced in its internal conflicts such misfortunes that perhaps its enemies had never caused it that much harm. Indeed, Islamic history has witnessed two of the most oppressed martyrdoms: one, the martyrdom of Uthman ibn Affan, and the other, the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali [grandson of Muhammad]. "The story then unfolded in such a way that the martyrdom of [the third Islamic caliph] Uthman ibn Affan was exploited by the Nasibis [those who hated the family of Muhammad] for their own political motives and goals... and the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali was exploited by the Rawafidh [rejectionist, a pejorative term for Shi'ite]. The sacred martyrdoms of these two great individuals are still being held hostage by these two groups. "Even today, they continue to manipulate these martyrdoms in political and emotional ways. These two factions have preserved exclusive rights over these two noble personalities and still take credit from them, leaving the ummah divided into two groups because of them. The roots of the Islamic world's cold wars, subsequent direct military conflicts, and even proxy wars, in one way or another, trace back to these very events. "After the Arab Spring, the delayed revolution of Syria also fell victim to these same divisions; in fact, its victory was delayed because of them. Iran supported Assad and sent Shi'ite proxy terrorist groups there, giving this war a Sunni-Shi'ite sectarian color, even though it was in reality a pure popular uprising against a non-Muslim, brutal, and tyrannical dictator. Eventually, Assad fled, Iran was disgraced, and Syria fell into the hands of a second group, whom the Iranians, out of extreme prejudice, even call 'Umayyads.'" "During The Entire Period Of Their Superman Qasem Soleimani's Presence In Syria, Along With His 150,000 Fighters... [Iranians] Did Not Fire Even A Single Bullet Toward Israel" "In any case, Iran considered this new revolutionary government to be pro-Israel and expressed an intention to react against them, while during the entire period of their Superman Qasem Soleimani's presence in Syria, along with his 150,000 fighters, they did not fire even a single bullet at Israel. "Last month [during the 12-day war, June 13-24, 2025], when Israel and the United States jointly bombed Iran's nuclear facilities and Iran came under widespread attacks, then... this same Umayyad ruler, that is, Syria's interim President Ahmad Al-Sharaa, very clearly stated: Although Iranian forces committed extreme atrocities against the Syrian people, we still announce our support and sympathy with them against Israel. "This same courageous stance was adopted by the entire Ahl al-Sunnah wal-Jamaah [the Sunni world]. Even an Iran-opposing state like Saudi Arabia firmly declared its support for them and condemned Israel's attacks. "On the contrary, when Israel heavily bombed Damascus under the pretext of supporting the Druze community, although Iran officially condemned these attacks, all the other Shi'ite groups and Iran-aligned terrorists mocked the attacks and considered them a deserved punishment. At the very least, their social media accounts repeated this narrative. This, despite the fact that they portray themselves as enemies of Israel..." "As The World Learned Of Al-Joulani's Real Name, Ahmad Al-Sharaa, Iran Launched Widespread Negative Messaging – They Claimed He Was An Israeli Spy" "Iran and its proxy terrorist groups leveled a few accusations against the interim Syrian government – for example: "Ahmad al-Sharaa (Abu Muhammad al-Joulani) was accused of being an Israeli spy "When al-Joulani came to power, Assad left Syria and managed to flee to Moscow. As the world learned of Al-Joulani's real name, Ahmad Al-Sharaa, Iran launched widespread negative propaganda. They claimed he was an Israeli spy; that Israel had replaced Assad with him and handed Syria over to his embrace. But this was such a foolish slander that it was practically impossible to believe. Ahmad Al-Sharaa (image courtesy: Human Rights Watch) "Israel was actually the first to express concern over the Syrian revolution. Regarding Al-Joulani and [his jihadi group] Hayat Tahrir Al-Shaam, Israeli officials clearly stated that they had only changed in appearance, but in reality, they still held the same jihadi ideology and posed the greatest threat to Israel above anyone else. "Israel sought to expand the buffer zone and did not stop there; it attacked many military targets and continued this bloody campaign. Just yesterday [in late July 2025], it went so far as to bomb the Ministry of Defense and other important and sensitive centers under the false pretense of defending the Druze community. All of this is clear evidence of the falsehood of Iran's claims." "Iranian Media Published A False Report... Claiming That Ahmad Al-Sharaa Had Fled Syria"; "Just As Israel Holds Hopes In The Druze And Alawites, So Too Do Iran And Its Rejected Proxies Hold Hopes In Them" "False rumor about the Syrian president's escape "Iranian media published a false report..., claiming that Ahmad Al-Sharaa had fled Syria. They may have mistaken Ahmad Al-Sharaa for Bashar Al-Assad. The ones who actually fled Syria were those who had come from all corners of the world under the false pretext of defending the shrine of Zaynab [the grand-daughter of Muhammad, in Damascus], swearing oaths that they would remain until the last drop of their blood. "They drank the blood of the Syrian people and gathered around their destruction; they committed massacres and then left that very shrine behind just as it was and fled. They had looked at Ahmad Al-Sharaa through the lens of Qasem Soleimani, but this Arab lion gives up his life, not his ambush. His withdrawal is not for escape, but rather to prepare for a new and dangerous attack. "The surrender of the Druze and their entry into negotiations revealed his political maneuver. The way he brought certain figures to the frontlines and then prepared them for a ceasefire was a masterpiece, you will see it in his upcoming speech! Another interesting point is that just as Israel holds hopes in the Druze and Alawites, so too do Iran and its rejected proxies hold hopes in them. Is that not interesting too?" Ahmad Al-Sharaa: "Israeli Interference In The Southern Regions And Their Open Bombardments In Damascus Have Once Again Deteriorated The Situation In Suwayda" "During the time of Sultan Baybars [the king of Syria and Egypt, 1260-1277 CE], the enemy never knew where the Sultan was; they would always be left astonished when they saw the Sultan emerging from some ambush. Exactly the same way, the Iranians and their other proxies did not know where the lion (Al-Joulani) was; and that is why they spread the lie that he had fled Syria. "The one who attempts to flee is the one whose Kaaba is either Moscow or Washington. But this lion of the Golan Mountains, moments later, appeared live from the Presidential Palace and performed the funeral rites of the Iranian propaganda. With this, he proved that he is the hope of the Syrian people in their darkest days. Ayatollah Khamenei of Iran (image courtesy: Tehran Times) "The key points of his speech were as follows: "i) The international community has advised us that they should enter Suwayda and restore the country's security; but our objective is not to invite another war in the country. "ii) Israeli interference in the southern regions and their open bombardments in Damascus have once again deteriorated the situation in Suwayda. "iii) We appreciate the role of the United States, which confirmed support and unity for Syria and restrained Israel. "iv) The honorable Druze community cannot be blamed for the actions of a few individuals. "v) The incidents proved that the residents of Suwayda stand with the state, except for a small group. "vi) We appreciate the courageous stance of the tribes and call on them for a complete ceasefire. "vii) Syria is no longer a field for separatist agendas." "The Ahl Al-Sunnah [Sunni World] Had Announced Firm Support For Iran, But Unfortunately, Iran Continues Its Destructive Policies"; "Iran Will Again Not Take Even A Single Step Beyond The Slogan Of Death To [Israel, Death To America]" "Iran and its proxy militant organizations were given the best opportunity after the Iran-Israel war to join the Islamic Ummah. During those days, Ayatollah Khamenei issued a fatwa stating that Tabarra (insulting the Companions, may Allah be pleased with them) is a forbidden act. The Ahl al-Sunnah had announced firm support for Iran, but unfortunately, Iran continues its destructive policies; it shows no commitment to the boundaries of brotherhood. "Even now, it does not refrain from issuing threats; their irresponsible stance on the recent attacks in Syria, the unjust and extremely harsh treatment of Afghan refugees, attacks on Ahl al-Sunnah, assassinations of Sunni scholars in Yemen, and other such wicked acts indicate that Iran is once again following the same path. Certainly, the end of this path is failure. "The Islamic world, and especially Syria, will regain its former glory, Allah willing! We believe that the armies of Palestine's liberation will cross the Syrian borders. The Egyptian, Jordanian, and Lebanese Pharaohs [i.e., hegemonic rulers] and Rawafidh will watch this scene with open eyes and then say that this too was America's will. Iran will again not take even a single step beyond the slogan of Death to [Israel, Death to America]." Source: (Afghanistan), July 21, 2025.
Saba Yemen
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Iran's al-Quds force announces martyrdom of major general Izadi in Zionist aggression
Tehran – Saba: Al-Quds Force of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Thursday the martyrdom of Major General Mohammad Saeed Izadi in the Zionist aggression against the country. Al-Quds Force said in a statement that Major General Hajj Mohammad Saeed Izadi (Hajj Ramadan) was martyred at the hands of the terrorist Zionist entity. It added: "This lofty mujahid walked the path of truth and virtue and achieved what he deserved. His courage, asceticism, piety, and steadfastness were a living and shining embodiment of a good and blessed life, representing a shining example for the current and future generations of the resistance front." The IRGC announced that the funeral ceremony for the martyred Major General Izadi will be held next Saturday, accompanied by a group of martyred commanders. He will be buried at the shrine of Lady Fatima al-Ma'suma (peace be upon her). Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Express Tribune
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Time for a national govt in Iran to push back deceit, aggression
Listen to article Not many are sure of it being an Armageddon, but the war underway between Iran and Israel has led to a psychological divide. World public opinion has split for all times to come, and the Israel-US duo has blundered by attacking a sovereign state merely on the accusation that it is not ready for a deal on its uranium enrichment that was anyway far away from the standards of going lethal. The ramifications that the Western interests shall face from pro-Iranian elements might be a telling tale to register in all adversity. This aggression and warmongering has also raised critical questions on Westphalian statehood as well as on the credibility of International Law in the 21st century, especially as diplomacy and alignment power politics takes a backseat. The Iranian bluff is called. It is strategically unacceptable to believe that its military gear and command, supposed to be one of the best in the Middle East, collapsed like a house of cards, and that too on the premise of Israeli penetration into its edifice. The early few hours of death and destruction were directly stage-managed by pro-Zionist agents entrenched inside the Islamic Republic, and it is no less than a mortification. The killing of Hamas chief, a state guest, inside Tehran in 2024; the blanket extermination of Hezbollah; and the mysterious assassination of President Ebrahim Raisi in a copter downing should have altered the clergy-dominated ruling elite. Perhaps there was a lack of introspection, and the convention as usual was to yell from the pulpit that the Jewish state is not worth a salt, and the Republic can crumble it down anytime. A question that Iranian citizens and sympathisers are worthy of asking is: where is the so-called Al-Quds Force, and the massive galvanisation of IRGC for 'walking over' the occupied territories, if need be? What was the need for mass conscription of people from Pakistan and Arab states to fight the 'other's war' in Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen and Syria, in in the name of annihilating Israel, as they all ended as fodder and the regular army too had to face a Pearl Harbour moment and literally capitulate? Iran is a civilisation par-excellence, and its industrious people have braved everything to stand tall in their resilience. Their faux pas moment has been the repressive rule under which they have lived for the last four decades. The segregative rule — wherein the elected representatives were mere scapegoats and the real power rested with the unelected and controversial clergy, which is no more now a source of admiration for many — is at the root cause of all ills. All indigenous movements for reforms, human rights and opening up to the world at large were dubbed as 'foreign ploys' and cornered. This is where power mechanics tilted extremely in the favour of IRGC Inc and a few unanswerable bigots should now take the blame. Notwithstanding how Iran comes out of this existential crisis — as it fights on an enemy that is only 1.33% of its size, and whose entire geography is less than its Hamadan province — the point is Tehran is no longer immune. Iran's military might is checkmated, the people are in a quandary, and the ruling clergy-cum-IRGC elite is obsessed with sticking to power. With escalation leading to a major transnational catastrophe as Iran closes the Hormuz, and Tel Aviv dismantling the nuclear sites as it did with Iraq and Libya, a progressive nation will be on the verge of extinction in terms of its sovereignty, geopolitical vitality and its very national identity. This madness in governance solicits some intervention and that too from the people of Iran only. It's time for the Iranians to have a national government with all feathers of opinions in it. The clergy must take a backseat and let the sovereigns lead from the front. It would be more appropriate for the Supreme Leader to abdicate his authority to a council of wise men, and let the great nation win this moment for itself and the future of 90 million Iranians. Iran truly needs a change from within, and the regime's deceit is now proven beyond doubt. It could not walk the talk. Iranians have shown great tenacity in this episode of Israeli aggression, and it's time they won on the home front too that is in a crisscross of decades.
