Why it matters:
Mousavi's comments highlight the ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel, reflecting the broader geopolitical struggles in the region and Iran's commitment to its military capabilities amid external pressures.
The big picture:
The True Promise Operation 1 was Iran's legitimate response to an illegal Israeli airstrike on its consulate in Damascus on April 1, 2024, which killed seven Iranian military officials.
On April 14, 2024, Iran launched a military operation from its territory against Israel, marking its first direct attack on Israeli-occupied areas.
Despite U.S. and UK assistance in intercepting Iranian drones, Iranian missiles successfully struck two Israeli air bases.
In True Promise Operation 2 (October 2024), Iran again targeted military sites in Israel, but with differences compared to the previous operation, including an expanded range of targets and the use of various types of missiles.
Mousavi's remarks serve as a reminder of Iran's military posture and its willingness to confront perceived adversaries.
What he is saying:
"If they are in a hurry to receive another True Promise Operation, we are fully prepared to deliver a decisive blow and will also cash our previous demand," Mousavi stated in response to Israeli provocations.
He further emphasized, "The Israeli regime is too contemptible to be able to harm the greatness of Iran, while the power of the Islamic Republic of Iran can confront him and his supporters with extraordinary challenges."
He added that "Israelis understood that they cannot endure these challenges," noting that "since currently, child-killing and foolish criminals govern there, any mistake is possible."
Key points:
- Mousavi asserted Iran's readiness to respond to Israeli threats with decisive action.
- He dismissed the Israeli regime as incapable of threatening Iran's strength.
- The comments were made during a press event following the unveiling of an eight-volume encyclopedia on Iran's Sacred Defense.
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