In a statement attributed to the Quds Force commander and circulated on Telegram, Ismail Qaani said Iran will continue the 'bright and glorious path of resistance' under the leadership of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. The message also included sarcastic remarks about a 'mouse' and a 'son afraid to come to his father's funeral,' apparently referencing internal Iranian affairs.
The statement, attributed to Ismail Qaani, commander of Iran's Quds Force, was posted on Telegram channels Sunday evening. Qaani affirmed loyalty to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who succeeded his father Ali Khamenei. The message also contained cryptic references to a 'mouse' and a 'son afraid to attend his father's funeral,' which may allude to internal political dynamics or security controversies. The Zioneer has previously reported on widespread pledges of allegiance to Mojtaba Khamenei from Iran's military and security forces, including the regular army, the IRGC, and the police. The statement comes amid ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel, and as Iran's leadership consolidates. The source of the statement is a single source, and the authenticity of the attribution could not be independently verified at this time.
3 developments
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- DevelopingIRGC Quds Force chief Qaani meets with Iraqi militia leader during Khamenei funeral visit
- StrongIRGC commander Qaani directly addresses IDF soldiers in new message
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