Iran Retaliates Against Trump's Support for Netanyahu
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Iran's top political, military, and security officials issued sharp threats against Israel and the U.S. in response to President Trump's strong endorsement of Prime Minister Netanyahu. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned of dire consequences and accused Netanyahu of dragging the U.S. into war for personal gain. Military officials threatened to turn occupied territories into scorched earth if Iran's infrastructure is attacked. The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces personally attacked Trump's age and Israel's resilience, warning of harsher responses to future miscalculations.
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- Iran's top officials issued sharp threats against Israel and the U.S. following Trump's endorsement of Netanyahu.
- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused Netanyahu of dragging the U.S. into war for personal political gain.
- Iranian military officials threatened to turn occupied territories into scorched earth if Iran's infrastructure is attacked.
- The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces attacked Trump's age and Israel's resilience.
- Trump had publicly endorsed Netanyahu, stating America would have to act if Israel had the 'wrong leader'.
- The Iranian statements were a coordinated verbal assault on both leaders.
Iran has launched a coordinated verbal assault against U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following Trump's strong endorsement of Netanyahu and his direct warnings to Tehran. Senior Iranian political, military, and security officials issued sharp threats against Israel and the U.S. on Sunday.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi directly warned Jerusalem and Washington, linking military actions to internal political considerations. "The last time you wanted to 'finish the job,' Iran emerged even stronger. Want to try your luck again? You are welcome. But be careful, we also have unfinished business," Araghchi stated, adding that Netanyahu is dragging America into another war to stay out of prison, regardless of the consequences for Israel or the U.S. president.
Military officials adopted an even more apocalyptic tone. Hossein Mohabi, spokesperson for the Revolutionary Guards, threatened severe strategic strikes in response to any Israeli or American action against Iran's national assets. "Any damage to Iran's energy infrastructure, although it will be immediately repaired by our young scientists, will turn the occupied territories into scorched earth forever and uproot their [unclear] into the Sinai desert. The world will see what happens!" he declared.
The Iranian belligerence culminated in remarks by Abdollahi, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, who personally attacked the U.S. leadership and Israel's resilience. "The U.S. president has already grown old and doesn't have the strength to get up from his seat. American society and the citizens of Israel know very well that you have serious and fundamental weaknesses. You should know that the next miscalculation will bring different and harsher responses than before," Abdollahi stated, concluding with a defiant message: "To test again what has already been tested is a mistake; we are eagerly awaiting your foolish decisions."
These Iranian statements come in the wake of Trump's public support for Netanyahu ahead of Israeli elections, where the U.S. president stated, "If Israel has the wrong leader, meaning anyone other than Bibi, America would have to do that job itself, and I don't have the inclination to do it."
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