IRGC ex-intelligence chief says attack on Israel will be ‘surprising’

Hossein Taeb, who is currently an advisor to the IRGC chief commander, said revenge for the assassination of the Hamas leader, Ismail Haniyeh, will be unpredictable and surprising.

Hossein Taeb made the remarks during a meeting with officials and members of the Basij force in the shrine city of Mashhad, on Sunday.

He emphasized that revenge against Israel will be executed through the design of a new and surprising scenario and that the enemies of the Islamic Revolution must understand that Iran is always prepared to confront threats and defend its rights.

Regarding Netanyahu’s efforts to secure U.S. support by emphasizing military threats involving Lebanon and Iran, Taeb emphasized, “Any new conflict in the region would only exacerbate pressures and internal challenges for the United States.”

He stated, “For this reason, Biden’s efforts to persuade Netanyahu towards a diplomatic solution have so far been fruitless.”

Taeb emphasized, “Despite Netanyahu believing he could draw the U.S. into war, the Americans did not allow him to do so. American politicians only provided a limited green light for targeting Hezbollah and Hamas commanders. However, Netanyahu sought to transform these limited actions into a regional war, which faced strong opposition from the U.S.”

Ta’eb asserted, “Netanyahu and his opponents have both come to believe that Israel is on the brink of collapse and that if the situation continues as it is, the current government of the Zionist regime may cease to exist by 2028. Netanyahu and the far-right and conservative factions all share the view that Israel will not survive its eightieth anniversary and must seek new solutions to address the challenges ahead.”