TEHRAN - In a recent development, the spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry has issued a stern condemnation of remarks made by a former Israeli military intelligence officer regarding the potential disintegration of Iran.

Nasser Kanaani conveyed this criticism via a post on the X social media platform, formerly known as Twitter, on Saturday, in direct response to comments made by Mordechai Kedar. Kedar, who currently serves as a lecturer at Bar-Ilan University and holds the position of vice president at NEWSRAEL newsfeed, suggested instigating ethnic tensions in Iran as a means to prompt a regime change.

In an op-ed published in The Jerusalem Post on March 13, Kedar proposed the partitioning of Iran into five to six distinct ethnic states. Kanaani underscored that such remarks unmistakably demonstrate the hostile intentions harbored by Iran's adversaries, pointing out that this is not the first instance of such sentiments being expressed by the Zionist enemy.

The spokesman wrote, “This is not the first time such sentiments have been expressed by Iran's adversaries. Kedar's remarks echo previous assertions made by elements within the Zionist establishment, including acknowledgments of Zionist military involvement in neighboring countries.”

Kanaani emphasized that the ambitions of those within the Tel Aviv regime advocating for such actions will not be realized.

Furthermore, he emphasized that despite enduring such rhetoric for over four decades, the Islamic Republic of Iran continues to thrive.

Kanaani reminded Israeli authorities that nearly 250,000 individuals from various ethnic backgrounds have made the ultimate sacrifice in the past 45 years to uphold Iran's territorial integrity and safeguard its sovereignty. 

“Those who lost their lives for the glory and sovereignty of the Islamic Republic of Iran were men and women who came from northern, southern, eastern, western and central parts of the country with various ethnic backgrounds,” Kanaani noted.

He asserted that the aspirations of Zionist perpetrators, who currently face challenges from the Resistance movements in the Gaza Strip, to fragment Iran will remain unfulfilled. “The wishful thoughts to divide Iran, like other futile endeavors of the past four decades, will ultimately fade into obscurity alongside those who perpetuate violence against innocent civilians, including women and children in the Gaza Strip.

Concluding, the spokesman for the ministry of foreign affairs noted that the resilience and unity demonstrated by the Iranian people will always prevail against these divisive agendas.

He also emphasized that the Zionist regime’s continuation of brutal actions against civilians in Gaza will not compensate for their failures during this war.

Many Iranian analysts acknowledge the idea that certain foreign entities are actively supporting efforts to promote division and discord within the country. The 2022 riots in Iran, as an example, became a shining stage for behind-the-scenes orchestrators who aimed to foment sedition in Iran with the ultimate goal of breaking up the country. Individuals working for foreign organizations and media outlets have been accused of propagating narratives that advocate for Iran's breakup, thereby exacerbating internal tensions and fueling separatist sentiments.
 
The role of foreign-based media outlets in amplifying voices calling for Iran's disintegration has come under scrutiny, with concerns raised about the influence of external actors in shaping perceptions of Iran both domestically and internationally. These outlets have provided platforms for individuals and groups advocating for the fragmentation of Iran, contributing to the proliferation of divisive rhetoric and narratives.

One notable example of this phenomenon occurred in October 2022, when Berlin, the capital of Germany, played host to what Western media described as the “biggest” rally ever organized by the Iranian diaspora. The event attracted widespread attention and was accompanied by a barrage of propaganda aimed at promoting the idea of Iran's disintegration. Attendees at the rally were seen waving flags adorned with symbols and slogans associated with separatist movements, further underscoring the growing discourse surrounding the fragmentation of Iran.