The head of Iran's Defense Ministry and Support for the Armed Forces said that the latest enemy statements, while part of propaganda and psychological warfare, are perceived as a real threat worthy of attention. He added that Iran is not passive and uses threats to improve readiness and deterrence, according to Abu Salah's Arabic Desk.
Abu Salah, an Israeli intelligence analyst, reported a statement by the head of Iran's Defense Ministry and Support for the Armed Forces. The official said that enemy statements, while part of psychological warfare, are taken seriously and used to improve readiness. The report comes amid an ongoing period of heightened rhetoric between Iran and Israel. Abu Salah, who operates the 'Arabic Desk,' has been a regular source of analysis on Iranian strategy and has previously warned of a 'particularly violent' round of escalation, as The Zioneer reported on July 24.
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