Reaction to IDF Chief Saying Israel Will Act As and
When Necessary
Iran’s Defense Minister Brig. Gen. Ahmad
Vahidi said today during the National Artesh (Army) Day that Israeli threats
against Iran are worthless and Iran is capable to “raze Tel Aviv and Haifa to
the ground” if attacked. Vahidi was echoing the threat against the Israeli
cities that was originally made by Ayatollah Khamenei in March.
“The constant threats by the Zionist regime against Iran are worthless, and they cannot do anything against our nation because they know that any measure will lead them to full annihilation,” Gen. Vahidi said. “They know that if they do a damn thing, the Islamic Republic will raze Tel Aviv and Haifa to the ground.” (IRNA/Press TV, 18 April)
Iranian Army Commander Major General Ataollah Salehi also said during the Artesh Day that if the Israelis try “to commit a folly and implement their threat against Iran, we will not hesitate” to respond.
During Israel’s Independence Day celebrations on Tuesday, Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon and IDF Chief of General Staff Benny Gantz said Israel could defend itself against any threat, and — if it needed to — would also act against Tehran’s nuclear program. (The Times of Israel)
“The Iranian challenge is very significant and we must approach it with a responsible long-term strategy. We will do what is necessary when it is necessary,” Gen. Gantz had said. (Army Radio/The Times of Israel)
File photo: Iran’s Defense Minister Brig. Gen. Ahmad Vahidi (AP)
“The constant threats by the Zionist regime against Iran are worthless, and they cannot do anything against our nation because they know that any measure will lead them to full annihilation,” Gen. Vahidi said. “They know that if they do a damn thing, the Islamic Republic will raze Tel Aviv and Haifa to the ground.” (IRNA/Press TV, 18 April)
Iranian Army Commander Major General Ataollah Salehi also said during the Artesh Day that if the Israelis try “to commit a folly and implement their threat against Iran, we will not hesitate” to respond.
During Israel’s Independence Day celebrations on Tuesday, Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon and IDF Chief of General Staff Benny Gantz said Israel could defend itself against any threat, and — if it needed to — would also act against Tehran’s nuclear program. (The Times of Israel)
“The Iranian challenge is very significant and we must approach it with a responsible long-term strategy. We will do what is necessary when it is necessary,” Gen. Gantz had said. (Army Radio/The Times of Israel)
File photo: Iran’s Defense Minister Brig. Gen. Ahmad Vahidi (AP)
