Security analyst Yair Goldblatt published the full text of a letter from IRGC Quds Force commander Ismail Qaani, dated today, in which Qaani pledges ideological loyalty to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and vows to continue the 'bright and glorious path of resistance.' The letter is addressed to commanders and fighters of the resistance fronts.
Sunday evening, security analyst Yair Goldblatt published the full text of a letter from IRGC Quds Force commander Ismail Qaani, dated July 19, 2026. The letter, addressed to commanders and fighters of the resistance fronts, explicitly pledges ideological loyalty to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and states the continuation of the 'bright and glorious path of resistance.' This follows an earlier report by The Zioneer at 18:23 that Qaani had issued a statement pledging continued resistance; the full text now confirms the language and date. Goldblatt, who in June reported (citing Arab-world sources) that Qaani was expected to step down as Quds Force commander, has now published the letter in full on X. The letter comes amid a period of transition in Iran's leadership following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with Mojtaba Khamenei assuming the role. The text includes a reference to the 'imam shahid of the nation' (Ali Khamenei) and reaffirms the ideological covenant with him. The release of the full text provides a clearer view of Qaani's public stance amid competing reports about his future role.
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