Senior General Ibrahim Jabari of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) has threatened to destroy Israel, stating that Iran’s missile attack would annihilate Israel, obliterating major cities like Tel Aviv and Haifa from the face of the earth. This is the third time in the past week that a senior Iranian military officer has threatened to destroy Israel under mission ‘Operation True Promise 3’. The Israeli Foreign Minister has responded to Iran’s threat, escalating tensions between the two countries once again.
*Ongoing Tensions*
Tensions between Iran and Israel have been ongoing for a long time. Last year, the militaries of both countries launched missile and aerial attacks against each other. There are concerns that the tensions between the two nations could lead to increased instability in the region.
*Operation True Promise 3*
According to Iranian media, General Ibrahim Jabbari has said that Operation True Promise 3 will be carried out with full accuracy at the right time. He claimed that the operation would be enough to destroy Israel and turn Tel Aviv and Haifa to dust. General Jabbari, adviser to IRGC chief commander Hussein Salami, made these remarks on February 20 while addressing paramilitary forces during the exercise titled ‘The Great Exercise of Prophet Mohammad’s Power’.
*Iran’s Preparedness*
Jabari also claimed that America’s attempts to harm Yemen will never succeed. He stated that the resistance fronts in Lebanon, Iraq, and Palestine are fully prepared to fight strongly against Israel and America. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has also ordered an increase in the country’s missile range.
*Israel’s Response*
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon responded to Iran’s threat on X, stating that they take Iran’s threat seriously and are prepared to defend themselves. He emphasized that the Jewish people have learned from history that if an enemy talks about exterminating them, they should believe them. He assured that Israel is ready for any attack from Iran and will respond firmly if provoked.
*Past Conflicts*
In 2024, there were war-like situations between Iran and Israel on several occasions. Both countries launched massive missile attacks on each other, but neither side suffered much damage. The past year has not been very good for Iran, as its close allies have suffered setbacks in Syria and Lebanon. It has now emerged that Iran is recovering from the shocks of the past year and conducting military exercises to increase its strength.
The escalating tensions between Iran and Israel highlight the fragile situation in the Middle East. As both nations prepare for potential conflict, the international community watches closely, hoping for a resolution that avoids further instability in the region.
