TEHRAN - A high-ranking commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has stated that Iran's retaliation against Israel utilized only a fraction of the country's military capabilities.

Brigadier General Amir-Ali Hajizadeh, the commander of the IRGC’s Aerospace Division, provided insights into the recent drone missile operation aimed at the Zionist regime, known as Operation True Promise.

Hajizadeh disclosed that despite the operation's complexity, only 20% of Iran's available military resources were deployed for punitive measures. 

He emphasized that while the operation was impactful, it represented just a small portion of Iran's overall military strength. Even with this limited utilization, the operation yielded significant results.

Furthermore, Hajizadeh elaborated on the involvement of the United States, Britain, and France, who supported the Zionist regime during the conflict. He highlighted their extensive military engagement, which included deploying combat ships and aircraft carriers.

Hajizadeh attributed the victory to the unwavering determination of Iranian forces, the strategic leadership of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, and the collective resolve of the Iranian people.

On April 14, Iran launched a swarm of drones and missiles at the occupied Palestinian territories in response to the Zionist regime’s cowardly strike on Iran’s consulate in Damascus on April 1.

The Israeli airstrikes on Iran’s embassy in Damascus had killed two generals of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Zahedi and General Mohammad Hadi Haji Rahimi, as well as five of their accompanying officers.

Following the operation, Iran warned Israel against taking any retaliatory actions and urged the United States to try not to involve itself in the conflict.

Despite mounting evidence of Israel's aggression and violation of international law, many nations have either remained conspicuously silent or issued tepid statements, failing to denounce the crimes perpetuated by Israel, whether in Gaza or against Iran.

Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip has resulted in the death of more than 34,000 Palestinians so far, with a majority being women and children.