Hezbollah chief offers ‘all forms of support’ to Iran in war against Israel
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Israel turning ‘ring of fire’ against Iran, says IDF Chief
Israel has launched attacks on Iranian targets in Syria and Iraq. Israel’s military says the attacks are in response to Iran’s nuclear program. Iran says the strikes are a response to the U.S. President’s threats to strike its nuclear facilities. The U.N. Security Council has called for an end to the Iranian nuclear program by the end of the year. The United Nations has called on all sides to refrain from using force against each other in the Middle East, especially in Syria, Iraq and Lebanon. The UN has also called on both sides to show restraint and respect for the rule of law in order to avoid further escalation. The Israeli military says it has killed at least 30 Iranian soldiers and wounded at least 20 others in the past two days. It says it will continue to attack Iranian targets until the situation in the region stabilizes. It also says it is working with the United States to find a solution to the Syrian conflict that will not involve the use of force. The US has also said it will not allow Iran to use its nuclear weapons against Israel.
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“We are now turning the ‘ring of fire’ — the sword that they built for years to attack us — against them on their territory,” Zamir said, praising the Intelligence Directorate for its “extraordinary and awe-inspiring capabilities.”
“Every citizen of this country, and the whole world, is looking at you with admiration and respect,” he added. “Everyone wants to learn how this happened, and I’m telling you, there are miracles, and those that make them happen are people, and in this case, those people are you. What we are doing here is historic — we are changing the face of the Middle East.” The Jerusalem Post quoted Zamir as saying.
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According to The Jerusalem Post, the head of the Intelligence Directorate visited the Targeting Center of the Intelligence Directorate on Wednesday, with the IDF stating on Thursday that major operations had been carried out against Iranian targets.
“We struck the Quds Force very hard on the first night,” said Maj.-Gen. Shlomi Binder. “Two days ago, thanks to excellent work by the headquarters and command and control array, we struck one of the regime’s covert headquarters in the mountains. Some of the commanders managed to flee to a secondary location. Twelve hours later, we succeeded in striking the Chief of Staff of Khatam al-Anbiya, who had fled to the same secondary location in another mountain ridge in Tehran.”
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Binder said the IDF had targeted around 30 commanders, with some of the senior names already published. “We need to deliver, increase the pace, and that’s exactly what we’re doing,” he said. “Because this is the kind of threat that, I emphasize, the State of Israel cannot tolerate. Period. That’s the reason we launched this campaign, and that’s the reason you are working hard.”
Amid these developments, Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem has pledged “all forms of support” to Iran in its fight against Israel and the United States, saying Iran’s nuclear program is peaceful and aims to serve its people, The Jerusalem Post reported.
In a speech on Thursday night, Qassem said, “It does not harm anyone in the slightest way; rather, it represents a great scientific contribution to the advancement of Iran and the region, relying on its own capabilities without foreign tutelage.”
He accused the world of opposing Iran not because of its nuclear program, but because it stands for “faith, knowledge, and freedom” and benefits “the oppressed.”
Qassem also criticised US President Donald Trump for threatening to attack Iran, saying, “America is leading the region into chaos and instability, and the world into open crises,” The Jerusalem Post reported.
“America is leading the region into chaos and instability, and the world into open crises, and will only bring it shame, disgrace, and failure. Iran has the right to defend itself, and the peoples of the region and the free people of the world have the right to stand with the great leader and with Iran in one trench,” he continued as reported by The Jerusalem Post.
He also reaffirmed Hezbollah’s commitment to standing alongside Iran against the United States in this conflict, stating, “We stand with our independence, the liberation of our land, and the freedom of our decisions and choices.”
Reaffirming Hezbollah’s alignment with Tehran, Qassem urged support for Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. “We call on all free people, the oppressed, the resistance fighters, scholars, and those with sound opinions to raise their voices loudly and demonstrate strength, courage, and support by rallying around the noblest and most honorable leadership of Imam Khamenei,” he said.
Meanwhile, US Special Envoy for Syria and Ambassador to Turkey, Thomas Barrack, issued a stern warning to Hezbollah against joining the conflict. During his visit to Beirut on Thursday, Barrack said it would be “a very, very, very bad decision” for Hezbollah to enter the war, as reported by The Jerusalem Post.
After meeting Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, a Hezbollah ally, Barrack told reporters, “I can say on behalf of President Trump, which he has been very clear in expressing, as has Special Envoy Steve Witkoff: that would be a very, very, very bad decision.”
The United States continues to urge Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah as the Iran-Israel conflict deepens. (ANI)
(The story has come from a syndicated feed and has not been edited by the Tribune Staff.)
Israel Turns ‘Ring of Fire’ Strategy Against Iran, Says IDF Chief Amid Escalating Conflict
IDF Chief Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir hails Israeli intelligence for flipping Iran’s long-standing offensive strategy and intensifying targeted strikes. “We are now turning the ‘ring of fire’—the sword that they built for years to attack us—against them on their territory,” Zamir declared. Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem pledged “all forms of support” to Iran in its conflict with Israel and the United States. U.S. Special Envoy for Syria and Ambassador to Turkey, Thomas Barrack, warned Hezbollah during his visit to Beirut. ‘This is the kind of threat the State of Israel cannot tolerate. Period’ – Barrack. Israel is rapidly reshaping the regional power dynamics, with Tel Aviv asserting through intelligence and precision warfare dominance, according to a report by The Jerusalem Post.
In a bold declaration during a high-level briefing, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir stated that Israel is now using Iran’s own “ring of fire” strategy against it, turning the Islamic Republic’s long-constructed military apparatus into a weapon turned inward. The statement comes amid Israel’s increasingly aggressive strikes targeting top Iranian commanders, as the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict escalates to new levels of regional instability.
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“We Are Changing the Face of the Middle East,” Says Zamir
Addressing the commanders and soldiers of the IDF’s Intelligence Directorate, Zamir praised their “extraordinary and awe-inspiring capabilities” in transforming years of Iranian strategic planning into a tactical advantage for Israel.
“We are now turning the ‘ring of fire’—the sword that they built for years to attack us—against them on their territory,” Zamir declared, according to The Jerusalem Post. “What we are doing here is historic.”
Zamir’s remarks underscore how Israeli intelligence has rapidly adapted to an evolving battlefield, drawing global admiration and strategic interest.
IDF Intelligence Delivers Major Strikes on Iranian Targets
Maj.-Gen. Shlomi Binder revealed that recent operations had dealt significant blows to Iranian military leadership, including:
A strike on the Quds Force on the first night of the offensive.
on the first night of the offensive. A follow-up attack on a covert regime headquarters hidden in mountainous terrain.
hidden in mountainous terrain. The elimination of the Chief of Staff of Khatam al-Anbiya, who had fled to a secondary location after the first wave of attacks.
“We have targeted nearly 30 commanders,” Binder said. “We need to deliver, increase the pace, and that’s exactly what we’re doing.”
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Hezbollah Vows Unwavering Support for Iran
Meanwhile, Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem delivered a fiery speech pledging “all forms of support” to Iran in its conflict with Israel and the United States. He defended Iran’s nuclear ambitions as peaceful and scientific, and accused Western powers of opposing Iran due to its ideological and cultural independence.
“Iran represents a great scientific contribution to the region… the world opposes Iran not for its nuclear capabilities, but for standing for faith, knowledge, and freedom,” said Qassem.
He further called on “all free people” to rally around Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, praising him as the “noblest and most honorable leadership.”
U.S. Warns Hezbollah Against Joining the War
In a significant diplomatic intervention, U.S. Special Envoy for Syria and Ambassador to Turkey, Thomas Barrack, warned Hezbollah during his visit to Beirut. After meeting with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, a Hezbollah ally, Barrack told reporters:
“It would be a very, very, very bad decision for Hezbollah to enter this war.”
Barrack emphasized that President Trump and U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff are unified in their message that Lebanon must disarm Hezbollah as tensions spiral.
Strategic Landscape Shifts as Israel Targets Iranian Military Elite
With Israeli strikes intensifying and Hezbollah vowing retaliation, the Middle East appears to be teetering on the brink of a larger war. IDF’s Chief Zamir reaffirmed Israel’s zero-tolerance approach:
“This is the kind of threat the State of Israel cannot tolerate. Period.”
Israel’s campaign, increasingly strategic and intelligence-driven, is rapidly reshaping the regional power dynamics, with Tel Aviv asserting dominance through precision warfare and intelligence supremacy.
Hezbollah leader: We will ‘act as we see fit’ in Iran-Israel conflict
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said the terrorist group will “act as we see fit” He was responding to warnings issued by US Special Envoy for Syria, Tom Barrack. Barrack cautioned Hezbollah against involvement in the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. The Lebanese foreign ministry indicated that it was “continuing its contacts” to prevent the nation from being drawn into the wider conflict. The leaders of Hezbollah and Shiite group Amal convened to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
His statement comes as a direct response to warnings issued by US Special Envoy for Syria, Tom Barrack, who cautioned Hezbollah against involvement in the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel.
Qassem, in a resolute statement, affirmed, “Tyrannical America and criminal Israel will not be able to subjugate the Iranian people and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.” He further emphasized Hezbollah’s enduring commitment, stating the group still had “the responsibility to stand by Iran and provide it with all forms of support that contribute to putting an end to this tyranny and oppression.”
Barrack, also the US ambassador to Turkey, was making his first visit to Beirut on Thursday, where he engaged with top Lebanese officials, including Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, an ally of Hezbollah.
Following his meeting with Berri, Barrack conveyed a stern message from the US administration. Responding to inquiries about potential Hezbollah involvement in the conflict, he stated, “I can say on behalf of President (Donald) Trump… that would be a very, very, very bad decision.”
Hezbollah sustained significant losses in its conflict with Israel last year, which concluded with a ceasefire agreement in November. Following an Israeli strike on Iran last week, the Lebanese foreign ministry indicated that it was “continuing its contacts” to prevent the nation from being drawn into the wider conflict.
Earlier this week, the leaders of Hezbollah and Shiite group Amal convened to discuss the situation in the Middle East amid the war between Iran and Israel and developments in Lebanon.
According to a report by Al Akhbar, the two organizations condemned Israel’s attack on Lebanon, which they referred to as “desperate attempts to attack the Axis of Resistance and harm the will of free states.”
In a bilateral statement published after the meeting, the organizations noted that Iran would continue to be the strong foundation of the fight against the plan to achieve hegemony and colonialism.
Regarding the internal situation in Lebanon, the organizations stressed the importance of rehabilitating the areas that were harmed by “Israeli aggression,” classified the goal as a national priority.
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Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem has pledged “all forms of support” to Iran in its fight against Israel and the United States, saying Iran’s nuclear program is peaceful and aims to serve its people, The Jerusalem Post reported. In a speech on Thursday night, Qassem said, “It does not harm anyone in the slightest way; rather, it represents a great scientific contribution to the advancement of Iran and the region, relying on its own capabilities without foreign tutelage.”
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