The Iranian army's spokesperson said Sunday that Israel plays a decisive role in shaping US policy in the region. According to the spokesperson, the US may seek an exit from the war if Israel permits, or expand its military operations under Israeli pressure.
The Iranian army's spokesperson doubled down Sunday on the narrative that Israel drives US policy, claiming that Washington's decisions are shaped by Israel. The spokesperson outlined two scenarios: a US exit from the war—if Israel permits it—or an expansion of US military operations under Israeli pressure. This statement follows a series of remarks by the same spokesperson earlier today, marking an escalation in the Iranian effort to portray Israel as the key actor behind US strategy.
The thread began at 09:01 Jerusalem Sunday morning, when the Iranian Armed Forces spokesman Major General Shkarchi warned that the likelihood of a US aerial or ground attack on Iran increases ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's US visit, and that Iran is fully prepared. Shortly after, at the same time, Iranian army spokesman General Mohammad Akrami Nia stated that the current situation does not favor Washington and that recent operations targeted radar installations and enemy support centers. Then, the same army spokesperson warned that the US may be seeking an exit strategy but that a ground operation would significantly increase American casualties, as reported by Israeli journalist Sapir Lipkin (N12). The new claim now adds that Israel's influence is decisive.
The Zioneer has reported on the broader context of US-Iran tensions. On June 10, Iranian officials briefed that the response to Israel and the US would be significant and soon. On June 8, the Iranian Army Commander warned that any aggression by Israel would be the responsibility of the US. On July 18, senior Israeli officials told Channel 14 that Iran is still deliberating whether to attack, and a senior Israeli official told Army Radio that the coming week is fateful for the possibility of resuming the campaign. On July 14, an analyst assessed that US strikes on Iran, if confirmed, marked a significant escalation. The White House has also warned of severe consequences for Iran's 'wrong decisions.'
The spokesperson's claims remain unverified and are part of Iran's information warfare. There is no independent confirmation that Israel is shaping US decisions, or that the alleged targeting of radar installations occurred. The Iranian narrative should be treated as an attempt to frame the conflict.
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