Iran's Revolutionary Guard General Hossein Salami has promised retaliation for the recent airstrike that destroyed Iran’s Consulate in the Syrian capital, killing seven guard members. The attack, widely attributed to Israel, has sparked outrage in Iran, with thousands marching in Tehran chanting anti-Israel and anti-America slogans during the funeral procession of the slain officers.
General Salami, addressing the mourners, stated that no threat against Iran would go unanswered. He also expressed confidence in the eventual collapse of Israel, attributing its survival to U.S. support. The funeral coincided with Iran's annual Quds Day rally, a demonstration of solidarity with Palestinians that has been observed since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has echoed the call for revenge, emphasizing that the attack on the diplomatic station will not be left unaddressed. The escalating tensions between Iran and Israel have raised concerns about the potential for broader conflict in the Middle East region.
Israel, already facing international criticism for recent actions in Gaza, is viewed as an archenemy by Iran, which supports militant groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. Clashes between Israel and Hezbollah along the Lebanese border have intensified since the conflict in Gaza began six months ago.
