An Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps officer reportedly stated that Iranian forces were 'in shock' from the rapid pace of the opening attacks of Operation Rising Lion, the Israeli military operation in June 2025, according to a report.
An Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps officer has reportedly revealed that Iranian forces were 'in shock' at the speed of the opening attacks of Operation Rising Lion, the Israeli military operation that took place in June 2025. The officer, whose identity was not disclosed, was quoted as saying that the pace of the strikes caught them off guard. The statement appears to be a rare public acknowledgment of the effectiveness of the Israeli operation during the conflict. The claim could not be independently verified.
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