TEHRAN – Chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami has stated that the recent missile strikes against Israel, dubbed Operation True Promise II, were merely a small taste of Iran’s military capabilities.

Addressing mourners at the funeral of Brigadier General Abbas Nilforoushan, who was assassinated during an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon, Salami emphasized that the operation was "the smallest scale of action we could take."

"Operation True Promise II was a warning and alert," Salami stated, highlighting the "magnificent display of power" showcased by Iran. He asserted that the strikes were designed to "refine" Israel's calculations and make it clear that any attacks against Iranian interests would be met with swift and decisive retaliation. 

The IRGC chief further warned that Israel's missile defense systems are insufficient to deter Iranian attacks, stating, "Our goal was to demonstrate through action that you must adjust your behavior." He underscored Iran's commitment to its threats, warning, "When we say something, we follow through."

Operation True Promise II was conducted on October 1 as a direct response to Israel’s assassination of several prominent Resistance figures, including Hamas' chief Ismail Haniyeh, Hezbollah's leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, and Nilforoushan, who served as an Iranian military advisor in Lebanon. The operation saw hundreds of ballistic missiles launched at Israeli military bases, espionage facilities, and intelligence centers.

Elsewhere in his remarks, Salami dismissed any notion that the Resistance front could be weakened by the loss of its leaders, emphasizing the unwavering determination of Iran and its allies to defend their sovereignty. 

In similar comments, the commander of the Navy of the Iranian Army asserted that Iran's reaction to any hostile actions from adversaries will be surprising, measured, and appropriately timed.

Rear Admiral Shahram Irani addressed the threats posed by the Zionist regime towards Iran, stating that any aggression from enemies would be met with a response so intense that it would leave them “profoundly shocked”.

The Navy commander highlighted that for decades, Iran has faced various threats, conspiracies, and sanctions, and it will persist in countering these challenges.

“Responses to enemy actions will not be driven by emotion; instead, in line with the guidance of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Iran's reactions will be calculated and timely,” Irani concluded.

Numerous Israeli officials have said in the past two weeks that they are preparing to attack Iran or Iranian assets in response to Tehran’s October 1 retaliatory strikes.