Tensions in the Middle East have escalated as Iran issues a grave warning following an airstrike near its consulate in Syria. The strike claimed the lives of high-ranking members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), including Commander Mohammad Reza Zahedi. Rumors of retaliation have intensified, with reports suggesting Iran plans a multifaceted attack on Israel within 48 hours, utilizing drone swarms and cruise missiles.
🇮🇷🇮🇱BREAKING: IRAN TO ATTACK ISRAEL IN NEXT 48-HOURS?
In response to Israel’s bombing near Iran’s consulate in Syria that killed numerous high-ranking IRGC members, the CIA has allegedly informed Israel that Iran will attack within the next 48 hours.
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Iran’s IRGC has vowed vengeance, with spokesperson Ramadan Sharif promising further deadly attacks against Israel. Ayatollah’s advisor, Maj. Gen. Yahya Rahim Safavi, has echoed this sentiment, stating that punishing Israel is inevitable. Zahedi’s assassination draws parallels to the 2020 strike that killed Qasem Soleimani, with Zahedi being hailed as a martyred hero.
The Israeli military strike in Damascus, which killed Zahedi and several other officers, has provoked stark threats from Iran’s leaders. Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and President Ebrahim Raisi have both vowed a response, with reports suggesting Iran aims to target three top Israeli military leaders in retaliatory strikes.
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Thirteen lives were lost in the Damascus attack, including seven Iranian military officials, according to Iranian media. The Iranian embassy in Damascus confirmed the deaths, but did not clarify the ranks of those killed.
The targeted facility in Damascus served as a command center for Iranian forces in Syria and Lebanon under Zahedi’s leadership. His role was pivotal in Iran’s military operations in the region and planning operations within Israel.
As Israel prepares for potential retaliation, the international community closely monitors the situation, recognizing its potential to significantly impact the already tense region. The looming threat of an Iranian assault against Israel marks a critical moment in their longstanding animosity, with broader implications for regional stability.
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