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Iran Advisor Details Alleged Impacts of Recent Conflict with Israel
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Published: October 26, 2023
Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi, a senior advisor to the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, has released a statement detailing alleged impacts of the recent 12-day conflict with Israel. According to Safavi, over 500 rockets were launched towards Israeli targets during the period.
Reported Damage to Israeli Infrastructure
Safavi claims the rocket attacks inflicted substantial damage on facilities located in Haifa and other areas of Israel. Specifically, he cited damage to refineries, power plants, and research centers. The extent of the damage remains independently unverified.
Alleged Israeli Pilot Casualties
The iranian advisor further alleges that at least 16 Israeli pilots were killed during strikes on a pilot training centre. He asserts that the Israeli government has actively suppressed information regarding casualties and the full scope of the damage sustained. These claims have not been confirmed by Israeli authorities.
“Some rocket impacts were so powerful they caused destruction in a three-kilometer radius, akin to a small earthquake.”
– Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi
Claims of US and Israeli Failure
Safavi contends that both the United States and Israel failed to achieve their objectives during the recent conflict. He states that Israel, despite initially seeking to prolong the fighting, was ultimately compelled to request a ceasefire through US mediation, which he characterizes as a strategic defeat for the Israeli regime against the resistance.
The Role of Resistance and Unity
According to Safavi, popular resistance and unity within the “resistance front” are crucial for disrupting global power dynamics and protecting Iran and other oppressed peoples in the region. He emphasized the importance of collective action in challenging established geopolitical forces.
Calls for Enhanced Defense Capabilities
Safavi also called for strengthening national cohesion, enhancing both defensive and offensive military capabilities, and improving strategic intelligence gathering. He underscored the belief that true security is contingent upon a state of readiness for war, advocating for a proactive defense strategy – “the best defense is offence.”
Key Claims by Major General Safavi
| Claim | Details |
|---|---|
| Rocket Attacks | Over 500 rockets fired at Israeli targets. |
| Infrastructure Damage | Reported damage to refineries, power plants, and research centers in Haifa and other areas. |
| Pilot Casualties | Alleged death of 16 Israeli pilots in a strike on a training center. |
| Strategic Outcome | Claims US and Israel failed to achieve objectives; Israel requested ceasefire through US mediation. |
