Following the funeral of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, the commander of the Iranian Navy, Shahram Irani, said that Iran's enemies should prepare for confrontation with 'Muslim fighters' seeking revenge. Irani warned that they will face a 'severe blow that will break their faces,' according to reports on Iranian Telegram channels.
Iranian Navy Commander Shahram Irani issued a statement on Monday warning that enemies of Iran should prepare for confrontation with 'Muslim fighters' seeking revenge for the death of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Irani, who commands the regular Iranian navy (not the IRGC naval forces), said that 'the enemies should know that they will face a severe blow that will break their faces.' The statement was circulated on Iranian Telegram channels following Khamenei's funeral.
The threat is the latest in a series of retaliatory statements from Iranian military and political figures since Khamenei's death. In recent weeks, commanders of the IRGC, the army, and the intelligence ministry have all issued similar vows of revenge. The Zioneer has covered these statements, including threats from the IRGC navy commander and the Iranian army chief. However, the statements remain largely rhetorical and unaccompanied by specific military actions.
The source of the statement is a single source, and the claim has not been independently verified by official Iranian state media as of Monday evening. The timing, shortly after Khamenei's funeral, is consistent with the regime's efforts to project strength and unity during the transition to new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
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