A senior military advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Yahya Rahim-Safavi, has issued a warning at the United States and Israel, heightening tensions across the Middle East. According to a June 30 report by IRAN INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH, Rahim-Safavi signaled Tehran’s readiness to escalate its military response if it perceives any further threats from its adversaries.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Iran’s elite military unit, has reportedly been placed on high alert. Rahim-Safavi emphasized the preparedness of the IRGC to respond to any potential miscalculations. The message from Iran’s leadership suggests that military targets have already been identified, and Tehran stands ready to act swiftly if provoked.
Among the most inflammatory aspects of Rahim-Safavi’s address was a direct and personal threat to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The statement marked a dramatic escalation in rhetoric and added a deeply personal dimension to the ongoing hostilities between the two nations, further straining an already volatile relationship.
In his words, “We have their targets in our database, and if there is another mistake, we will respond decisively under the command of the Supreme Leader. Netanyahu’s death is near.”
These comments arrive during a period of heightened regional instability, as Iran becomes increasingly vocal in its opposition to both Israeli and American policies. The assertive language used by senior Iranian officials is likely to complicate diplomatic efforts and could lead to further deterioration in relations between Tehran and Western powers.
