TEHRAN – The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has drawn attention to the anticipation of a ceasefire in Gaza, while stressing that the U.S. is unlikely to permit it.

Major General Hossein Salami underscored the exposure of the true nature of the United States, the West, and the Zionists to the global community in the aftermath of the Gaza war. He reminded that while the Zionists anticipate a ceasefire amid their crisis, the United States is likely to impede it.

The general, speaking at a gathering of academics on Tuesday, also emphasized that the heightened internal turmoil and anxiety among the Zionists surpassed the distress witnessed in Gaza.

Highlighting the internal upheaval among Zionists, deemed more perilous than the situation in Gaza, Salami drew a sharp contrast with the serene state of mind among the people of Gaza.

Reflecting on the events in Gaza and Zionist actions, the commander remarked that the calculations of the United States, the West, and the Zionists faltered under the impact of Hamas’s surprise operation.

He also emphasized that the resistance group’s operation against Israel undermined the global standing of the United States.

The Palestinian resistance group Hamas carried out a surprise attack, dubbed Operation Al-Aqsa Storm, against Israel on October 7. The surprise operation was in response to the intensified crimes of the occupying regime against the Palestinians. Since then, Israel has been relentlessly conducting air and ground assaults on Gaza, targeting hospitals, schools, and places of worship. 

In its bombardment of the Gaza Strip, Israel has killed at least 13,000 Palestinians, including more than 5,500 children and 3,500 women.

During his address, Salami also underscored the erroneous perception of Iran's vulnerability held by the United States, the West, and other adversaries. Contrary to these ideas, he pointed out the evident equilibrium and resilience within Iran's system, emphasizing its inherent stability despite external pressures.

The military official highlighted Iran's pivotal role in the political landscape of the region, asserting that the world turns its gaze to Iran to navigate the evolving dynamics. “This is a testament to the nation's strength,” he added.

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