Against the backdrop of a shifting balance of power in Syria, Iran and Israel appear perched on the brink of an all-out conflict, and Tehran is not trying to calm nerves.
Brigadier General Hossein Salami, the deputy commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, told Israel that “the finger is on the trigger and the missiles are ready.”
“At any given moment that the enemy conducts something against us, we will launch them,” he warned, as reported by Israel’s Haaretz.
“We know you very well, you are exposed to great harm because you have no depth, you are surrounded from every direction and you have nowhere to flee except to fall into the sea,” he said of Israel. “Don’t put faith in your military bases because they are in firing range and we can attack them and prevent them [from operating].”
Salami then turned his attention to the United States, referencing the current administration’s decision to withdraw troops from Syria.
“The United States has been defeated in Syria because the Americans did not have a clear strategy and policy, and every action they take makes them look ridiculous, like the operation they did a few days ago, because they have no strategy. Today we are much stronger than ever before in all areas.”
The rhetoric comes a week after Israel struck targets in Syria, killing a reported seven Iranians and potentially destroying a drone facility. The strike prompted speculation of retaliation, but Salami’s comments indicate Iran may be willing to wait on any response.
Responding to Iran’s threats, in the context of America’s looming withdrawal from the region and Iran’s consolidated foothold, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said “we are certain of our capabilities to protect ourselves with our own power.”
Bernard Ugochukwu The irrelevant West will lose in Syria, just like they lost in Iraq. The reality is in front of you. They can’t beat Iran, no matter what they try in utter desperation.
The COVENANT of God with Israel will stand until the end of times. However, God also blessed Ishmael but his sons will always look for wars against his brothers.
Iran is facilitating it’s own destruction.
Israel is capable of destroying Syria, and Iran.
You Lajalam, which genocide are you attricuting to Israel? Israel does whatever to defend herself, being surrounded by such heartless kakistocratic states, have you forgotten over six millions who were killed by the sanguinary Hitler, Israel is ever vigilant, and and it is right to so. With regard to the remarks of that soldier in Iran, he should be reminded about the swift and successfull military prowess Israel proved within six days only back in 1967. Additionally if Iran contemplates of attacking Israel, it should be saying so in the first place, because is isn’t one of the military stategies, do you alert an enemy if you are planning to invade him?
Fish brain
Israel the Nation that God choosen People…No nation will ever defeat Isarel
Power + ignorance = arrogance
Israel fears consequences of its actions and acts brutally only to weak targets ie Syria and defenceless Palestinians, what a bully! Strike targets with second strike capability like Iran and see the catastrophe that will follow!
Ramnath Varik same as you guys day dreaming to ruling it…
As long as muslims stop dreaming about ruling world,the wars will not end.