TEHRAN Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, leader of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Division, alerted that a devastating action would follow any strikes on Iranian nuclear websites, no matter their success.
If the Americans and Zionists attempt to strike our nuclear centers, the fire we spark in the area will be of unquantifiable scale and scope, he said during an interview aired on Tuesday.Recently, Western news outlets, especially The Washington Post, highlighted declared U.S.-backed Israeli plans to target Irans nuclear sites in the first half of 2025.
This development lines up with recent risks of military action against Iran from crucial U.S.
and Israeli figures, including President Donald Trump, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Trump provided numerous inflammatory declarations concerning the possibility of wiping out and battle the hell out of Iran.Waltz reiterated the tired and aggressive mantra regularly used by U.S.
authorities in different administrations: All alternatives are on the table, while the convicted war criminal Netanyahu crowed about completing the task against Iran.Hajizadeh, who oversees Irans innovative missile and drone programs, dismissed such threats as psychological warfare.
What our enemies are truly looking for is mental intimidation, not war, he stated.The general warned that the country has sufficient regional targets for low-cost missile strikes, mocking enemies: If we deploy 500 or 1,000 drones instead of 150, what could they potentially do? War wont occur since our opponents understand the follys rate, Hajizadeh asserted.Operational readiness and True Promise III Hajizadeh verified that Operation True Promise III Irans pending 3rd direct vindictive strike versus the Israeli regime will materialize.This follows True Promise I on April 2024, launched in response to Israels battle of Irans consulate in Damascus, and True Promise II on October 2024, which targeted Israeli military bases after the assassinations of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, and IRGC General Abbas Nilforoushan.These operations, which amazed many analysts, showed Irans tactical resolve and capability to safeguard its interests in the area.
The Zionists overlooked, presuming Iran would prevent direct confrontation, Hajizadeh mentioned, referencing Tel Avivs April 2024 attack.
Our operations are based upon consensus and red lines they stopped working to recognize, the commander added.He highlighted that 75% of missiles in True Promise II struck targets, overwhelming Israels defense systems and exposing their collapsing radar networks as panic-induced interceptor rockets misfired.
Strategic shifts and local falloutThe senior leader connected recent advancements in West Asia to Operation Al-Aqsa Storm, Hamas October 2023 offending, which he described as a strategic, irreversible defeat for Israel.
Hajizadeh stressed that in spite of the sacrifices of numerous martyrs ever since, the operation awakened global solidarity with Palestine and sped up the collapse of the Zionist regimes authenticity.
He even more noted that U.S.
warships in the Mediterranean and the Red Sea released for anti-ballistic defense after October 2023 stopped working to counter Irans rocket salvos, highlighting Tehrans unmatched defensive abilities Regional radar networks, he included, coordinated with U.S.-Israeli forces however proved inefficient against Irans operations.According to the IRGC, a minimum of ten nations assisted the Israeli regime throughout Irans Operation True Promise I.The U.S.
played a central role by coordinating multinational air defense efforts from Qatars Al Udeid Air Base.The United Kingdom released fighter jets, attempting to shoot down Iranian drones over Iraqi and Syrian airspace, working in close coordination with U.S.
forces.Meanwhile, France attempted to intercept missiles and drones, releasing naval assets for radar coverage and reacting to Jordans ask for airspace defense.Jordan, which hosted the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) General Michael E.
Kurilla, actively attempted to intercept Iranian projectiles passing through its airspace.Military advancements and defense innovationsHajizadeh in-depth Irans evolution from a pre-owned arms importer to a worldwide exporter of innovative defense systems, including the locally designed 358 defensive drone.
Capable of covering 120 km with engine propulsion, this system has actually apparently inspired foreign replication, the leader noted.
He likewise stated Irans ballistic missile range now reaches 2,000 km, with no technical barriers to more increases.
If we unveil a new rocket city weekly, it would take 2 years to exhaust our arsenal, Hajizadeh boasted, referencing the countrys strategically situated and hidden underground missile and drone centers all over the country.He likewise exposed continuous development of anti-ballistic defense systems, slated for release in Tehran and major cities by 2026.
While declaring military preparedness, Hajizadeh advised a domestic focus on economic strength: Our main challenges lie here, not in war.
We need to set in motion to enhance this front.