Iran
Iranian general vows US, Israel will fail
Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 11:56 UTC · 2 sources
Iranian Army Commander-in-Chief Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi delivered a defiant speech at a ceremony for the crew of the Dena destroyer. He stated that the United States and 'the Zionist regime' will fail in their objectives. Mousavi declared that thousands like him would sacrifice themselves for the Iranian people and land, vowing that the enemy's dream of bringing Iran to its knees would fail. The speech reinforces Iran's posture of resistance amid heightened tensions with the US and its allies.
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10h ago@Osint613
Added direct quote from Mousavi vowing mass sacrifice and stating the enemy's goal will fail.
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 11:56 UTC · First reported: 11h ago