Iran's Defense Minister Threatens War With Israel, Cites 'Finger on the Trigger'
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Iran's Defense Minister stated that the country's armed forces are ready for war with Israel, with "finger on the trigger." The minister also revealed a shift in defense strategy, moving facilities to protected underground locations. The new minister, Raad Akhlaqi, who has been under sanctions for over a decade, also issued threats towards the US regarding its military presence in the region.
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- Iran's Defense Minister declared the armed forces are ready for war with Israel, with "finger on the trigger."
- New defense strategy involves building facilities in protected underground locations, following Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's directives.
- Defense Minister Raad Akhlaqi, a figure in Iran's missile industry, has been under Western sanctions for over a decade.
- Akhlaqi stated he has been on the "enemy's assassination list for 35 years."
- The minister warned President Trump about the consequences of using a powerful non-nuclear bomb in the region.
Iran's Defense Minister declared that the country's armed forces are prepared for a full-scale war with Israel, stating, "We have been in full readiness for some time, with our finger on the trigger, and are ready for war against the Zionists." Speaking in the Iranian parliament, he assured citizens that their sons in the armed forces would not rest until the war's outcome was decided. The minister declined to provide specific operational details regarding potential attacks or blockades of the Strait of Hormuz, classifying such information as highly classified until the "day of command."
He explained that the Defense Ministry's role involves providing logistical support and developing weaponry, mobilizing national resources including academic institutions and technology companies. The minister also revealed a strategic shift in Iran's defense infrastructure, moving away from visible, vulnerable locations to protected sites, such as underground facilities. These new facilities will be built in secure locations, close to suitable personnel, and integrated with regional development plans, following directives from Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The strategic plans require final approval from the Iranian General Staff.
The newly appointed Defense Minister, identified as 68-year-old Raad Akhlaqi, is a key figure in Iran's missile industry who has been under Western sanctions for over a decade. His appointment was approved by parliament after he pledged to rebuild damaged military infrastructure, accelerate technological development, and strengthen the "axis of resistance." Akhlaqi, a chemical engineer, previously led sensitive organizations like the Shahid Bakri Industrial Group and the Aerospace Industries Organization. He succeeds the previously eliminated Defense Minister, and has stated he has been on the "enemy's assassination list for 35 years."
In his initial statements, Akhlaqi issued direct threats to the United States and Israel. Responding to reports that President Trump was considering using the "mother of all bombs," a powerful non-nuclear munition, Akhlaqi warned, "Trump should think about how to get his people out of the region safely. Let him try to drop one bomb, and we will see how many bodies he will have to remove."
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