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Asharq Al-Awsat
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Mohsen Rezaei: Israel Planned to Overthrow Iranian State in 7-Stage Plan
Former IRGC Commander-in-Chief Mohsen Rezaei said on Wednesday that Iran exposed a 7-stage Israeli plot designed to overthrow the state. In a televised interview, Rezaei said his country will set the timing of any future war with Israel and warned against falling into 'the trap of negotiation' with the US on the country's nuclear program. Rezaei, now a member of the Expediency Council, unveiled a new account of the 12-day war with Israel that started on June 13. 'We shot down 80 Israeli drones during the recent aggression, and the wreckage of 32 of them is now in Iran's possession, including highly advanced Hermes and Heron drones. Our radars have recorded 80 hits,' he said. Commenting on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington this week, the Iranian General said, 'It was an organized advertisement campaign in the White House.' Following the 12-day war, Rezaei said due to popular pressure, the US and Israel had to launch a campaign claiming they won the war. 'Israel and America were defeated,' he said, adding that to cover this defeat, Trump had to lash out at some international media outlets like CNN, saying, 'You are lying, we won.'' He said to examine whether Israel won, one should look at what the war has achieved and what it cost. 'According to an Israeli Finance Ministry report, the 12-day war cost approximately $20 billion. In just 12 days, the Israeli military used US-made THAAD missiles equivalent to two years of manufacture,' he said. Seven Targets Rezaei then uncovered a plan, in which Israel, in coordination with the US, spent over a year in training from Greece to the Mediterranean with an aim to first assassinate the Leader of the Iranian Revolution and Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) figures, then trigger nationwide chaos, infiltrate counter-revolutionaries into Tehran, divide Iran into several regions, and attack Iranian military and economic infrastructure. 'Their final goal,' Rezaei stated, 'was controlling skies from the Mediterranean to China's borders.' However, the Iranian official said their scheme collapsed spectacularly: Israeli strikes on the site of the SNSC meeting caused 'zero casualties' due to strategic relocation, while border incursions failed utterly, he said. Rezaei assessed that the enemy achieved only 10% of their first-stage objectives, while suffering 65% at the military level and 80% at the political and social levels. Commenting on Iran's indirect negotiations with the US, he said military readiness must go in line with the diplomatic efforts but added that 'the field must be ahead of diplomacy. That's what the Houthis did.' Strategic Opportunity On Monday, Trump said he would like to lift sanctions on Iran at some point. And in an eye-catching post on X suggesting Tehran sees economic ties as a potential element in any deal, President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei believed American investors can come to Iran with 'no obstacles to their activities.' Reuters reported on Tuesday that Iranian rulers face two unpalatable options: renewed strikes if they do not surrender their nuclear ambitions and humiliation at home if they do. That means they may try to make talks drag out, unwilling to fully quit their nuclear project and presenting a difficulty for a US president impatient for a deal and its economic benefits for the US, Western and regional officials say. For Israel, the fallback option is clear, the person familiar with Netanyahu's strategy said: a policy of sustained containment through periodic strikes to prevent any nuclear resurgence. In the wake of its air war against Iran, Israel has reasserted itself as the region's unrivalled military power, more willing than ever to use force and more capable of doing so with precision and relative impunity. Washington, meanwhile, is hedging its bets. While Israeli and US hawks still hope for regime change in Tehran, Trump appears unwilling to shoulder the huge military, political and economic costs that such a project would demand. Trump rapidly claimed victory after the US attack. And while he has said he would consider bombing Iran again if it continued to enrich uranium to worrisome levels, he has portrayed the June 22 operation as a bold, surgical one-off. The US may support Israel's military actions, even supplying advanced weaponry, but it is betting mainly on economic pressure and diplomatic leverage to force Tehran's hand. The result is a fragile standoff, with no clear endgame, the diplomats said. Netanyahu sees a fleeting strategic opportunity, one that demands acceleration, not hesitation, the source close to him said. In his calculus, the time to strike harder is now, before Iran regains its footing, the source said. Iran's air defenses are battered, its nuclear infrastructure weakened, its proxies decapitated and its deterrence shaken. But Tehran's window to regroup and rebuild will grow with time, says the person familiar with Netanyahu's strategy. So for Netanyahu, this is unfinished business -- strategic, existential, and far from over, the diplomats and the two Middle East officials said.
Economic Times
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
We've used just 5% of total potential: Iranian general says only 30% of military strength deployed, warns they are escalating slowly
A senior Iranian commander claims Iran has only deployed a fraction of its military capabilities in the conflict with Israel, hinting at further escalation. He stated that a ceasefire would benefit Israel and alleged Pakistan's assurance of nuclear retaliation if Israel uses nuclear weapons against Iran. Amid rising tensions, Pakistan's defense minister has called for Muslim unity against Israel. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Ceasefire will help weakened enemy, says Iran 'Pakistan will nuke Israel' Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Pakistan's defence minister calls for Muslim unity Rising toll from Israel-Iran missile exchange Iranian Revolutionary Guard senior commander General Mohsen Rezaei has claimed that Iran has deployed only 30 per cent of its current military capabilities and just 5 per cent of its total potential in the ongoing conflict with Israel. He warned that any ceasefire at this stage would allow Israel to regroup and restart attacks. 'We have not yet used all of our weapons, nor the Strait of Hormuz , nor oil, nor naval power, nor the capabilities of our friends and allies,' Rezaei said during a televised hinted that Tehran is ready to intensify military operations further if required. Rezaei said agreeing to a ceasefire now would be a strategic mistake. 'Agreeing to a ceasefire at this stage would only reignite conflict allowing a weakened enemy to regroup,' he warned. According to him, Iran is 'steadily intensifying its military campaign,' and the military has deliberately escalated operations slowly.'One of the reasons we are gradually escalating operations is to give people the opportunity to leave the area,' he in the week, Rezaei also claimed that Pakistan had assured Iran it would retaliate with nuclear weapons if Israel launched a nuclear strike on Iranian territory.'Pakistan has assured us that if Israel uses a nuclear bomb on Iran, they will attack Israel with a nuclear bomb,' said comment was made on Iranian state television, but no Pakistani official has publicly confirmed or responded to the June 14, Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Asif addressed the national assembly, saying, 'Israel has targeted Iran, Yemen, and Palestine. If Muslim nations don't unite now, each will face the same fate.'He also urged Muslim-majority nations to sever diplomatic ties with Israel and called on the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to create a joint strategy in launched a coordinated wave of airstrikes across Iran on June 14, targeting military and nuclear infrastructure. In response, Iran launched missile attacks into Israeli territory. Despite growing casualties and regional tensions, Iran has signalled that the conflict could escalate further.
South China Morning Post
21-06-2025
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
Pakistan gets caught in Iran-Israel disinformation crossfire
Pakistan , still on high alert after last month's brief aerial clash with India, now finds itself swept into the digital maelstrom of disinformation accompanying the escalating hostilities between neighbouring Iran and Israel. Advertisement Determined to distance itself from the turmoil unfolding just across its southwestern frontier, Islamabad has offered moral support to Tehran by publicly criticising Israel , while simultaneously backing diplomatic efforts to revive a nuclear deal between Iran and the United States But the disinformation war has found fertile ground in the country. In the hours after Israel's strike on Iran on June 13, a flurry of AI-manipulated videos surfaced on social media, each seemingly crafted to paint Pakistan as Iran 's willing accomplice. One doctored clip appeared to show Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif claiming that Islamabad had tipped off Tehran about Israel's surprise assault – an attack that came just two days before Iranian and US negotiators were set to meet in Oman. Another falsified video featured Mohsen Rezaei, a former commander-in-chief of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, asserting that Pakistan had pledged to launch nuclear weapons against Israel if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 's government ever used them against Iran. US President Donald Trump speaks as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu waves following a meeting at the White House in April. Photo: Reuters Other spurious recordings supposedly showed US President Donald Trump threatening both Iran and Pakistan, and Netanyahu warning that Pakistan would be 'next' after Iran.
See - Sada Elbalad
20-06-2025
- Business
- See - Sada Elbalad
Iranian Missile Falls Near Microsoft Office in Israel
Taarek Refaat Israeli media reported that an Iranian missile fell in the city of Be'er Sheva, injuring 18 people, according to initial reports. The footage showed a Microsoft building, reflecting Tehran's repeated statements about targeting scientific and intelligence centers and headquarters affiliated with or working for the Israeli military. Videos circulated on social media showing fires in the areas where the rockets landed, including Beersheba, Nevatim, and Rahat, in addition to the burning of several cars parked in the area. An Israeli military spokesperson stated: "The IDF identified missile launches from Iran toward Israel a short while ago, and defense systems are working to intercept the threat. Citizens should head to protected areas and remain there until further notice." After assessing the situation, the Israeli Home Front Command announced that it was permissible to leave protected areas, noting that search and rescue units were operating at the site of the missile strike, stressing the need for the public to continue following security instructions. In this context, the Israeli military announced, in the early hours of Friday morning, that it had intercepted three Iranian drones en route to Israeli territory, amid escalating military tensions between the two sides. In contrast, former commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Mohsen Rezaei confirmed that Iran has so far launched more than 400 missiles and 600 drones toward Israel as part of ongoing military operations. Rezaei added, in statements reported by Iranian media, that his country has used less than 30% of its actual military capabilities, while the potential use rate is only about 5%. Rezaei revealed the existence of new missile capabilities that will be announced soon, noting that naval and land capabilities have not yet been used in the confrontation. He explained that what has been achieved so far reflects a limited portion of Iran's military power, which could pave the way for further escalation if the clashes continue. read more CBE: Deposits in Local Currency Hit EGP 5.25 Trillion Morocco Plans to Spend $1 Billion to Mitigate Drought Effect Gov't Approves Final Version of State Ownership Policy Document Egypt's Economy Expected to Grow 5% by the end of 2022/23- Minister Qatar Agrees to Supply Germany with LNG for 15 Years Business Oil Prices Descend amid Anticipation of Additional US Strategic Petroleum Reserves Business Suez Canal Records $704 Million, Historically Highest Monthly Revenue Business Egypt's Stock Exchange Earns EGP 4.9 Billion on Tuesday Business Wheat delivery season commences on April 15 News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean News 3 Killed in Shooting Attack in Thailand
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
We've used just 5% of total potential: Iranian general says only 30% of military strength deployed, warns they are escalating slowly
Ceasefire will help weakened enemy, says Iran 'Pakistan will nuke Israel' Live Events MORE STORIES FOR YOU ✕ « Back to recommendation stories I don't want to see these stories because They are not relevant to me They disrupt the reading flow Others SUBMIT Pakistan's defence minister calls for Muslim unity Rising toll from Israel-Iran missile exchange (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Iranian Revolutionary Guard senior commander General Mohsen Rezaei has claimed that Iran has deployed only 30 per cent of its current military capabilities and just 5 per cent of its total potential in the ongoing conflict with Israel. He warned that any ceasefire at this stage would allow Israel to regroup and restart attacks. 'We have not yet used all of our weapons, nor the Strait of Hormuz , nor oil, nor naval power, nor the capabilities of our friends and allies,' Rezaei said during a televised hinted that Tehran is ready to intensify military operations further if required. Rezaei said agreeing to a ceasefire now would be a strategic mistake. 'Agreeing to a ceasefire at this stage would only reignite conflict allowing a weakened enemy to regroup,' he warned. According to him, Iran is 'steadily intensifying its military campaign,' and the military has deliberately escalated operations slowly.'One of the reasons we are gradually escalating operations is to give people the opportunity to leave the area,' he in the week, Rezaei also claimed that Pakistan had assured Iran it would retaliate with nuclear weapons if Israel launched a nuclear strike on Iranian territory.'Pakistan has assured us that if Israel uses a nuclear bomb on Iran, they will attack Israel with a nuclear bomb,' said comment was made on Iranian state television, but no Pakistani official has publicly confirmed or responded to the June 14, Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Asif addressed the national assembly, saying, 'Israel has targeted Iran, Yemen, and Palestine. If Muslim nations don't unite now, each will face the same fate.'He also urged Muslim-majority nations to sever diplomatic ties with Israel and called on the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to create a joint strategy in launched a coordinated wave of airstrikes across Iran on June 14, targeting military and nuclear infrastructure. In response, Iran launched missile attacks into Israeli territory. Despite growing casualties and regional tensions, Iran has signalled that the conflict could escalate further.
