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Shafaq News
17 hours ago
- Politics
- Shafaq News
True Promise 3: Iran launches new missile wave on Israel
Shafaq News/ Iran launched a fresh wave of missile attacks on southern Israel on Thursday as part of its ongoing retaliatory campaign known as 'True Promise 3,' Iranian state television reported. According to Israeli Channel 12, one missile struck the city of Beersheba directly, causing significant damage and civilian injuries. The Israeli ambulance service said five people were wounded in the attack, while 30 others were treated for panic-related symptoms. Israel Railways announced the closure of Beersheba's main train station after it sustained damage from the strike. Emergency responders on the scene reported 'visible destruction' at one building and 'major structural damage' to another. The renewed Iranian strikes come amid rising tensions and an ongoing cycle of military escalation between Iran and Israel. Tehran's True Promise campaign is framed as a direct response to Israel's Rising Lion operation, which targeted Iranian territory, killed senior commanders, and damaged critical infrastructure. Iran's Ministry of Health reported that since the start of the Israeli military campaign, 224 people have been killed and more than 1,800 injured. On the Israeli side, the country's Ministry of Health said at least 271 people were hospitalized on Thursday morning as a result of Iranian strikes. Channel 12 reported a total of 24 fatalities, 838 injuries, and the evacuation of around 5,000 residents from affected areas since the beginning of the conflict.
Business Recorder
3 days ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Provocation, not prevention
EDITORIAL: Israel's war on Iran didn't begin with missiles — it began with impunity. And what makes it dangerous is not just how far Netanyahu is willing to go, but how far Washington is willing to let him. The assault on Iran was not a response. It was premeditated. The so-called 'Operation Rising Lion' wasn't a defensive action — it was a coordinated, high-intensity blitz on over a hundred sites across Iran: command structures, nuclear research centres, civilian infrastructure, even state TV and hospitals. That's not pre-emption, that's provocation. And it's precisely what kicked off the most serious regional war in years. Yet it's Iran's response that now dominates headlines and policy briefs. Tehran has hit back hard, and deliberately. Its 'True Promise' operations have battered Israeli cities with drones and missiles, caused civilian deaths, and disrupted air traffic. But this didn't come out of nowhere. It was a direct, calculated answer to an illegal war launched without warning and without justification. The silence from Washington says everything. Not a word about the legal standing of Israel's first strike. No serious attempt to restrain further escalation. Instead, the familiar reflex: shield Israel, no matter the cost. That cost is now being measured in lives, oil prices, and regional fallout. Trade routes are being rerouted. Embassies are evacuating. Diplomats are calling for calm even as the only power that can enforce it looks the other way. And this time, the consequences will not be containable. Tehran has made clear that it won't accept a one-sided war. Its retaliation was not symbolic — it was strategic. The strikes show capability, coordination, and a willingness to keep going if necessary. The message is unambiguous: this will not end on Israeli terms. Much of the international community is in no doubt that this war was long planned and recklessly pursued. Netanyahu has been itching for escalation, partly to reassert deterrence, partly to serve domestic political ends. It's no coincidence that the most provocative Israeli strikes in years come when the government is politically weakened and socially divided. But regional war is not campaign material. Still, Israel pushes on. And the United States follows. By refusing to draw red lines around Israeli aggression, Washington effectively underwrites it. That's how you get strikes on consulates and hospitals. That's how you get a war that spins out of control, drags in other powers, and threatens to unravel what little diplomacy was left around Iran's nuclear programme. The danger now is that the window for de-escalation is closing. Every day this war drags on makes it harder to pull back. Every Iranian missile into Tel Aviv increases pressure on the Israeli government to double down. Every Israeli strike on Iranian soil makes it harder for Tehran to justify restraint. And every American shrug gives Israel more room to operate. This war can still be stopped—but not by pretending both sides are equally at fault. The war began with an Israeli assault that broke every legal and diplomatic norm. The response was entirely foreseeable. The longer Washington refuses to acknowledge that, the longer this war will burn. And if it does, it won't stop at Tel Aviv or Tehran. It will spill into the Gulf, into shipping lanes, into oil markets, into global supply chains. It may even spill into US bases. That's the real price of impunity. And it's one the world can no longer afford. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Memri
3 days ago
- Politics
- Memri
Michigan Teacher and Activist Tarek Bazzi Shares AI-Generated Video Depicting Iran Destroying Israel, and States: The Resistance Is Fighting the Forces of U.S. Imperialism and Zionist Colonialism on B
On June 15, 2025, Michigan teacher and activist Tarek Bazzi, affiliated with the Hadi Institute, shared two consecutive videos on his Instagram story. In the first, he praised 'the resistance and its people,' saying they are fighting 'in the way of God,' on behalf of all humanity, against the 'arrogant and tyrannical forces of U.S. imperialism and Zionist colonialism.' In the next story, Bazzi shared an AI-animated video depicting Iranian military forces destroying Israel. The clip opens with Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei leaning on a rifle and addressing IRGC commanders, declaring: 'The beginning of the end has arrived.' The video, titled True Promise, the name of Iran's anti-Israel military campaign, was created by Zill-E-Abbas Khwaja, a UK-based creative AI generator, and posted to the Shadow of Abbas Instagram account. It is worth noting that Bazzi was the MC of the April 2024 Al-Quds Day rally in Dearborn, where the crowd chanted 'Death to America!' Usama Abdulghani, who also spoke at the rally, said in a June 12, 2025 Friday sermon at the Hadi Institute that Iran is doing a favor for mankind by attacking Israel.
Shafaq News
7 days ago
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iran vows expanded retaliation: US bases could be targeted
Shafaq News/ Tehran's retaliatory strikes against Israel will continue and may expand to include additional regional targets, including US military bases, senior Iranian officials said on Saturday. According to Iran's semi-official Fars News Agency, military commanders described the most recent Iranian missile barrage as 'limited,' warning that upcoming attacks could involve as many as 2,000 missiles and be 'twenty times more severe' than previous rounds. Tehran launched its retaliatory operation, True Promise, just hours after the Israeli assault, unleashing six successive waves of missile strikes. Israeli media reported that around 172 people have been injured in Iranian strikes since Friday, and three were killed. In response, Israeli airstrikes hit multiple cities across Iran, including strategic infrastructure. Iranian state television confirmed the deaths of two senior commanders in the Iranian General Staff as a result of the Israeli raids. Meanwhile, the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran reported limited damage to the Fordow nuclear facility near Qom but noted no signs of radioactive leakage. Iranian UN envoy Amir Saeid Iravani said earlier that 78 people were killed in the Israeli raids, including senior officers, and over 320 people were wounded, most of them civilians.
Al Manar
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Al Manar
Guardians of the Revolution: Who Are Iran's Martyred Generals Salami and Bagheri?
The Islamic Republic of Iran bids farewell to two of its most revered military figures, Major General Hossein Salami and Major General Mohammad Bagheri, whose martyrdom marks a profound moment in the nation's revolutionary history. Both men were pillars of Iran's defense establishment, dedicating their lives to protecting the sovereignty, dignity, and resistance doctrine of the Islamic Republic. Born in 1960 in Golpayegan, Isfahan Province, Major General Hossein Salami emerged as one of the most iconic commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Known for his unwavering revolutionary commitment and extensive military expertise, he played a critical role in fortifying Iran's defensive and strategic capabilities. Salami began his studies in mechanical engineering at Iran University of Science and Technology in 1978, but with the onset of regional hostilities, he joined the IRGC in 1981. During the Iran–Iraq War, he demonstrated exceptional leadership across Iran's ground, air, and naval forces, gaining deep operational insight and becoming one of the most field-experienced commanders of his generation. Martyr General Salami was instrumental in founding and later leading the IRGC's Command and Staff College, preparing future generations of Iranian military leaders. In 2009, he was appointed deputy commander of the IRGC, a position he held for a decade before being named commander-in-chief in 2019 by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei. General Salami spearheaded Iran's response to the assassination of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani in 2020 and led the high-impact 'True Promise' missile and drone operations against the Zionist regime in 2024, underlining Iran's growing strategic reach and deterrent power. Fiercely vocal against US and Israeli aggression, Salami's uncompromising stances earned him the respect of Iran's allies and the hostility of its adversaries. He was placed on US sanctions lists due to his pivotal role in strengthening the IRGC, which Washington unjustly designated a terrorist organization. Major General Mohammad Bagheri, born in 1959 in Tabriz, was a towering figure in Iran's defense doctrine and one of the country's most influential strategic minds. With a combination of battlefield experience and institutional leadership, he helped modernize Iran's armed forces and streamline coordination across all branches. Bagheri joined the IRGC shortly after the Islamic Revolution and fought bravely in the Iran–Iraq War, during which his elder brother attained martyrdom. He later led efforts to build Iran's military intelligence infrastructure and was a key player in ensuring seamless coordination between the IRGC and the conventional army. As head of the Khatam Al-Anbiya Central Command—a strategic hub overseeing Iran's major operations—Bagheri played a decisive role in regional defense planning, including Syria, missile deterrence, and maritime security. Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major Gen. Bagheri, detailed the retaliatory attack against targets in the occupied territories, saying the Israeli regime failed to intercept Iran's projectiles in a meaningful way, and the operation achieved its goals. — Press TV 🔻 (@PressTV) April 14, 2024 In 2016, Ayatollah Khamenei appointed him Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, entrusting him with overseeing the entirety of Iran's military structure. He remained in that role until his martyrdom, steadfastly guiding Iran's armed forces through a period of heightened regional tensions and strategic growth. Bagheri's scholarly contributions to defense theory and his academic role in military universities further reflect his deep commitment to Iran's independence and long-term security vision. He, too, was sanctioned by the US and the European Union, a testament to his effectiveness in advancing Iran's sovereign defense capabilities. The martyrdom of Generals Salami and Bagheri is seen across Iran not only as a national tragedy but also as a powerful symbol of sacrifice and resilience. Their legacy is expected to further inspire the resistance axis and galvanize Iran's commitment to confronting aggression, defending the oppressed, and asserting its rightful role in shaping the future of the region.
