TEHRAN – The chief commander of the Iranian Army has emphasized that any new aggression by the Zionist regime will be met with an even more powerful and destructive response than what Israel witnessed on October 1. 

During a Monday interview with Iranian media, Major General Abdulrahim Mousavi remarked that although the Zionists claim to have significantly weakened Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Resistance movement continues to deliver heavy blows to the regime with more intensity. This trend is expected to continue, he added.

“Those responsible for harming the Axis of Resistance will undoubtedly face severe consequences, which will become evident soon,” Mousavi pointed out.

On October 1, Iran retaliated against the Israeli assassination of Hamas political bureau chief, Ismail Haniyeh, Hezbollah secretary-general, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, and IRGC Quds Force commander, Major General Abbas Nilforushan by launching approximately 200 ballistic missiles targeting the military and intelligence installations of the Zionist regime across the occupied Palestinian territories.

Elsewhere during the interview, the commander remarked that should the Zionists engage in more criminal acts in response to Operation True Promise II, they would undoubtedly encounter a more formidable and devastating reply. 

“We have consistently followed through on our commitments against the Israeli regime,” the commander noted.

Following Operation True Promise II on October 1, Israel bolstered its military presence along the Lebanese border and executed retaliatory strikes on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon. Additionally, some Israeli security officials issued warnings to Iran regarding potential retaliation against its infrastructure.

======Pezeshkian endorsed Operation True Promise II

In separate remarks, Iran's government spokesperson reiterated that the nation will not waver in its commitment to national interests, cautioning the Zionist regime against carrying out new aggressions. 

On Monday, Fatemeh Mohajerani noted that Operation True Promise II was executed with the endorsement of President Pezeshkian, who leads the Supreme National Security Council, where the defense minister also plays a significant role.

Mohajerani mentioned that for two months following the martyrdom of Ismail Haniyeh, who was a guest of Iran and attended the inauguration of the Iranian president before being assassinated by the Zionist regime, the Iranian government exercised restraint in hopes of establishing a ceasefire in Gaza.

She underscored that the Islamic Republic will respond even more forcefully to Israel if the regime retaliates against Iran's counter-operation.