Iran’s Top General Vows Escalation: Punitive Strikes Against Israel to Begin Soon
Major General Mousavi urges Israeli civilians in Tel Aviv and Haifa to evacuate as Iran prepares new wave of attacks in response to Israeli-American assault.
Watan-Iran’s Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, confirmed that the Iranian army will intensify its attacks against Israel.
His remarks were broadcast on state television.
Mousavi emphasized that Iran will continue responding to Israeli aggression, noting that the country has never surrendered to attacks or occupation throughout its history.
He stated: “The operations so far were for deterrence, but punitive strikes will begin soon.”
Mousavi issued a stark warning to Israeli civilians: “The residents of the occupied territories, especially Tel Aviv and Haifa, should leave these areas to save their lives and not become victims of Netanyahu’s ambitions.”
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Since early Friday, Israel—backed by the United States—has launched a wide-scale offensive against Iran, targeting nuclear facilities, missile bases, and assassinating military commanders and nuclear scientists. The assault has resulted in 224 deaths and 1,277 injuries.
In response, Tehran has fired ballistic missiles and drones, killing approximately 24 people and wounding hundreds.
Tel Aviv and Tehran consider each other arch-enemies. The current Israeli assault marks the largest of its kind, shifting from a covert “shadow war” of bombings and assassinations to an open military confrontation.
