Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian claimed Wednesday that Israel planned to take over Iran within 48 hours, 'just as they did in Syria,' according to security analyst Yair Goldblatt on X. Pezeshkian also said the killing of senior Iranian figures during the Ramadan War was painful but that Iran is now a strong country. The remarks are unverified.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday evening stated that Israel had planned to 'take over' Iran within 48 hours, 'just as they did in Syria,' according to a report by security analyst Yair Goldblatt on X. Pezeshkian also said that the killing of senior Iranian figures during the 'Ramadan War' was painful, but that Iran is now considered a strong and respected country.
The remarks come amid a period of heightened regional tension following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on July 9, which was marked by a security breach at his funeral in Mashhad, and subsequent US airstrikes on IRGC bases in Bushehr, as The Zioneer has reported. The 'Ramadan War' refers to the 2025 conflict between Israel and Iran, during which several senior Iranian commanders were killed in Israeli strikes.
The statement is unverified by independent sources and is attributed to Pezeshkian via a single report. It reflects the Iranian leadership's narrative following a series of setbacks, including the assassination of key figures and the recent loss of strategic positions in Syria. The Zioneer will continue to monitor developments.
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