General Yahya Rahim Safavi, the senior advisor to the Supreme Leader of Iran for Armed Forces Affairs, stated that Hezbollah’s trajectory across Iraq, Lebanon, and Syria is advancing toward victory.
Speaking at a ceremony commemorating the birth of Imam Hussein (PBUH), General Safavi discussed the shifting dynamics in the region and stressed the failure of American policies.
US Miscalculations
General Safavi pointed out that while the United States believes it has achieved victory in the region, they are gravely mistaken. He drew comparisons to the US defeat in Afghanistan, where, after 20 years, American forces were forced to retreat.
“Just as they were defeated in Afghanistan and fled, they will also be forced to retreat from Iraq,” Safavi remarked. He emphasized that Palestinian resistance significantly challenged the US-Israeli enemy and their allies.
Israeli Enemy’s Military Struggles
Safavi further commented on the Israeli war on Gaza, asserting that the Zionist regime endured its longest war in over 75 years.
“The Zionist entity is now going through the longest war in more than 75 years of its ill-fated life. Its classical wars from 1948 to 2000 with the governments of Egypt, Syria and Jordan did not last more than a few days. However, the unlimited operations and non-classical wars with Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Palestinians after 2000 lasted from 33 to 50 days,” General Safavi continued.
Strategic Failure of Netanyahu’s Government
According to Safavi, the war between Hamas and Israeli occupation has evolved into a prolonged war of attrition, significantly weakening Israel’s security and the moral standing of its military.
He criticized Zionist Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for failing to achieve his stated goals, which were the destruction of Hamas in Gaza and the liberation of hostages. Safavi added that the political and military strategy of the Israeli occupation regime had utterly failed.
The senior Iranian military advisor concluded by saying that after more than 455 days of indiscriminate killings of children and innocent civilians, the only outcome, he argued, was the Israeli enemy conceding to Hamas’ demands.
He pointed out that the international community witnessed how the Israeli occupation, after committing atrocities, was forced to accept a ceasefire and comply with Hamas’ demands for a prisoner exchange.
IRGC Admiral: Iranian Naval Warships to Visit UAE
In another context, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy Commander, Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, announced that four warships from the IRGC and the Iranian Army will depart for the UAE to visit the Emirati Navy.
“This is the first time such a meeting is taking place,” he stated, emphasizing that regional countries are fully capable of ensuring their security.
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the 14th Malik Ashtar Festival, Admiral Tangsiri reiterated Iran’s stance that foreign presence in the region is unnecessary.
Joint Exercises and Maritime Security
Regarding military drills with neighboring nations, Tangsiri confirmed that joint exercises with regional countries, including Iraq, are on the agenda. “We have already engaged in naval cooperation with Oman and participated in joint exercises with the Omani Navy,” he noted.
Highlighting the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, Tangsiri stressed that Iran has been safeguarding its security for years and has taken significant measures in this regard.
🔴🇮🇷 IRGC Navy Commander, Alireza Tangsiri:
In the near future, a multi-purpose drone carrier will be added to the IRGC Navy pic.twitter.com/HNcTiFrWMG
— Observer Report (@Observer1514) February 3, 2025
On Iran’s growing naval capabilities, Tangsiri revealed that the IRGC Navy possesses drone carriers and vessels capable of carrying helicopters and unmanned aircraft. “With God’s help, our multi-purpose drone carrier will soon be added to the IRGC Navy’s fleet,” he announced.
Source: Al-Manar Website
