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Shafaq News
5 days ago
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iran's Army Chief: Israel cant withstand confrontation
Shafaq News/ Iran's military commander in chief Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi said that Israel is incapable of bearing the consequences of a confrontation with the Islamic Republic. Mousavi warned that 'reckless actions by Israeli leadership remain a possibility,' but told the semi-official Tasnim News Agency that Tehran's military strength could thrust Israel and its allies into 'serious crises.' 'They cannot endure the kind of challenges we are prepared to confront them with,' Mousavi added. The remarks come amid growing tensions, fueled by reports of Israeli preparations for a swift strike on Iran's nuclear facilities should US-Iran nuclear negotiations collapse. Earlier, Iran's military warned that any threat or act of aggression would be met with a decisive response. 'We will not allow the enemy's illusions to materialize,' the army stressed in a statement, emphasizing the full preparedness of Iran's armed forces to defend the nation's territorial integrity, sovereignty, and national security.
Newsweek
5 days ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
Iran Threatens Strike on Israel as US Talks Hang in Balance
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, Commander-in-Chief of Iran's Army, said on Monday that Tehran is "fully ready" for another aerial strike, calling it a justified response to perceived Israeli aggression. He used the codename "True Promise" to describe Iran's direct attacks, echoing terminology previously employed during prior strikes. The warning came just as U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited Israel to brief Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the status of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks. Newsweek has reached out the State Department as well as the foreign ministries of Iran and Israel for comment. Why It Matters The threat of a third Iranian strike on Israel marks the potential for a significant escalation in a broader regional conflict, involving Iranian-aligned groups in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Yemen amid Israel's war on Gaza following Hamas's October 7, 2023 attacks. Mousavi's remarks reflect mounting pressure on Iran's leadership to respond forcefully to Israel's military operations and Western sanctions. The warning also comes as the U.S. continues to support Israel while maintaining negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program. The situation underscores the delicate balance between diplomacy and deterrence. Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Army Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi speaks during a rally outside the former US embassy in the capital Tehran on November 4, 2019, to mark the 40th anniversary of the Iran hostage... Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Army Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi speaks during a rally outside the former US embassy in the capital Tehran on November 4, 2019, to mark the 40th anniversary of the Iran hostage crisis. On November 4, 1979, less than nine months after the toppling of Iran's American-backed shah, students overran the embassy complex to demand the United States hand over the ousted ruler after he was admitted to a US hospital. MoreWhat to Know Mousavi's warning follows what he described as "rhetoric" from Israeli leaders. He said their threats are meaningless and claimed they "lack the capacity to harm the greatness of Iran." He vowed that any escalation would bring "extraordinary challenges" to Israel and its allies. The two previous operations dubbed "True Promise" involved mass missile and drone attacks. The first, on April 13, 2024, saw over 300 projectiles fired at Israeli military installations following the killing of two Iranian generals in Damascus. A second attack, on October 1 last year, launched roughly 200 missiles in response to assassinations of militant leaders tied to Hezbollah and Hamas. Noem to Isreal Meanwhile on Monday, Noem said she was personally dispatched by President Donald Trump to brief Netanyahu on the status of U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations, as diplomatic efforts continue despite rising regional tensions. "It was a very candid conversation," Noem said on Fox & Friends. "President Trump specifically sent me here to have a conversation with the prime minister about how those negotiations are going and how important it is that we stay united and let this process play out." Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem departs after placing a note at the Western Wall, the holiest site where Jews can pray, in the Old City of Jerusalem, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem departs after placing a note at the Western Wall, the holiest site where Jews can pray, in the Old City of Jerusalem, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool Alex Brandon/AP Photo 'Something Good' Her visit followed the conclusion of a fifth round of talks between U.S. and Iranian officials in Rome last week. Trump expressed optimism about the negotiations, saying, "We've had some very, very good talks with Iran," and adding that "something good" might be announced in the coming days. What People Are Saying Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, Commander-in-Chief of Iran's Army: "If they [Israel] are in a rush to receive another True Promise operation, we are fully ready to deliver an appropriate strike — and collect on what they already owe us." U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem: "President Trump specifically sent me here to have a conversation with the prime minister about how those negotiations are going and how important it is that we stay united and let this process play out." U.S. President Donald Trump: "We've had some very, very good talks with Iran." What Happens Next While Iran signals readiness for more military action, U.S. and Israeli officials say that sanctions, regional containment policies, and continued diplomatic engagement—set to resume in a sixth round of nuclear talks—are effectively constraining Tehran's strategic ambitions, though they warn that failure at the negotiating table could heighten the risk of escalation.
Al Manar
5 days ago
- Politics
- Al Manar
Iran Ready to Launch Another True Promise Operation on ‘Israel': Commander
Iran's Army Commander said the Islamic Republic is fully prepared to deliver a decisive strike if Israel commits another mistake. Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, Commander-in-Chief of Iran's Army, responded to Israeli officials' rhetoric during a press briefing on the sidelines of a ceremony on Monday. 'The Zionist regime is too weak to harm the grandeur of Iran. Meanwhile, the power of the Islamic Republic can pose serious challenges to Israel and its backers,' Mousavi stressed. 'Even their own officials understand that they cannot endure such challenges. But since the current rulers are foolish child-killers, any misstep is possible.' 'If they are in a hurry to receive another 'True Promise', we are fully prepared to deliver the appropriate blow.' Last year, the Islamic Republic demonstrated its military might with Operation True Promise I and II, retaliatory strikes launched in response to Israeli aggression. The operations, carried out using hundreds of ballistic missiles and drones, showcased Iran's ability to strike sensitive Israeli military and intelligence targets with surgical accuracy. Iranian officials have underscored that the country only deployed a fraction of its firepower during the dual reprisal.
Memri
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Memri
Former Iranian Diplomat Amir Mousavi: Nuclear Talks Will Not Stop 'Death to America' Chants in Iran; Israel Will Be Erased
Former Iranian diplomat Amir Mousavi discussed the latest round of nuclear talks with the United States during an April 13, 2025 appearance on Al-Rabiaa TV (Iraq). He said that Iran is negotiating only to reclaim what is rightfully theirs, and once this is achieved, Israel will be erased. Mousavi emphasized that Iran will continue to chant 'death to Israel' and 'death to America' despite engaging in talks. He claimed that Iran's regional proxies have become self-sufficient and no longer rely on Iran for financial, technological, or military support. Mousavi added that the Palestinian resistance is now independent and manufactures its weapons locally. He also asserted that the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), to which Iran is a signatory, permits uranium enrichment to 90%, however, it should be noted that this level constitutes weapons-grade enrichment and is not compliant with the NPT.
Asharq Al-Awsat
17-03-2025
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Iran Opposition Leader Karroubi to be Freed from House Arrest, His Son Says
Iranian opposition leader Mehdi Karroubi will be released from house arrest on Monday, state media reported, 14 years after he was detained for calling for a rally in support of protests that swept the Arab world in 2011. "My father was told by security agents that his house arrest will end today," his son Hossein Karroubi told state news agency IRNA, adding that security agents would remain at the premises until April 8 due to security concerns. The 87-year-old, ailing mid-level cleric has remained defiant, questioning the legitimacy of the clerical establishment in statements published by pro-reform websites. After calling for a rally in solidarity with pro-democracy uprisings, Karroubi - along with ex-prime minister Mirhossein Mousavi and his wife Zahra Rahnavard, a prominent academic - were put under house arrest in February 2011. They have not been put on trial or publicly charged, Reuters reported. Former parliament speaker Karroubi and Mousavi ran for election in 2009 and became figureheads for Iranians who staged eight months of mass protests after a vote they believed was rigged to bring back hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Karroubi's son Hossein told pro-reform Jamaran news website that his father demanded the release of Mousavi. "They told my father that the same process ... would be carried out for Mousavi within the next few months and Mousavi too would be released," the Jamaran website quoted him as saying. Iran's judiciary made no comment. Karroubi, like Mousavi and Rahnavard, had been under round-the-clock surveillance by security guards initially living in his home. But conditions improved in past years for Karroubi, with some family and politicians allowed to visit him. Suffering from various medical complications, Karroubi has been taken to hospital several times for heart surgery and treatment. During his election campaign, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian promised to make an effort for their release.
