Despite this assertion, Kanani warned that Israel “will not remain without reprimand and punishment for the crimes it has committed against the Iranian people, military personnel, and the resistance forces” (Catchline)
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TEHRAN: In a significant announcement on Monday, Iran’s foreign ministry asserted that the country will not deploy additional forces to Lebanon or Gaza to confront Israel amidst escalating tensions and Israeli strikes targeting its regional allies. Foreign ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani emphasized, “There is no need to send extra or volunteer forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran,” noting that both Lebanon and Palestinian fighters possess the capability to defend themselves against Israeli aggression.
This declaration comes in the wake of intensified Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, aimed at what Israel describes as the “axis of resistance,” which comprises Iran-aligned groups operating in Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and Iraq. Kanani highlighted that Iran has not received any requests for assistance, expressing confidence in the self-sufficiency of these groups. “We are informed and are sure that they do not need the help of our forces,” he stated.
Despite this assertion, Kanani warned that Israel “will not remain without reprimand and punishment for the crimes it has committed against the Iranian people, military personnel, and the resistance forces.” His comments follow a deadly Israeli strike in Beirut that reportedly killed Hassan Nasrallah, the head of Hezbollah, a group that has received substantial support from Iran over the years.
On the same day, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian paid tribute to Nasrallah at Hezbollah’s office in Tehran, further signaling the significance of this event to Iran’s leadership. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed that Nasrallah’s death “will not be in vain,” while First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref proclaimed it would ultimately lead to Israel’s “destruction.”
Iran has also vowed retaliation for the death of Abbas Nilforoushan, a senior commander of the Quds Force, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ foreign operations division, who was killed alongside Nasrallah. As tensions continue to rise, Iran’s stance reflects a complex interplay of regional dynamics, emphasizing both solidarity with its allies and a commitment to respond to perceived aggressions from Israel. The developments indicate a precarious situation in the region, with the potential for further escalation in the ongoing conflict.
