The Iranians continue to demonstrate how emboldened they are by the new U.S. administration.
“General Hajizadeh, Commander Of IRGC Aerospace Force: The Americans Are Terrified Of Us; B-52 Bombers Are Outdated And Vulnerable; We Taught The Russians Our Reconnaissance Methods,” MEMRI, January 15, 2021:
General Amir-Ali Hajizadeh, commander of IRGC Aerospace Force referred to the American B-52 bombers flying over Iran on channel 2 Iranian TV on January 15, 2021. He said that the Americans are “terrified” of Iran, and this is why despite Iranian drones flying over American ships, they have not retaliated. General Hajizadeh said that Iran can send 500 missiles at once and render all the American bases in the region inoperative all within minutes. He added that the B-52 bomber is an “outdated” plane and is much more vulnerable than the MQ4 spy plane. General Hajizadeh showed the reporter a monitor on which American UAV movement could be seen on the southern border of Iran.
General Amir-Ali Hajizadeh: “In a single moment, all the [American] bases in the region can be rendered inoperative by firing 500 missiles. They can be hit with such a powerful blow that will make things irreversible.
“One day, I met the commander of the Russian Aerospace force. He came to Iran and I showed him footage from the Persian Gulf. I showed him how we use a drone to position ourselves above the [American] ships. He said to me: ‘They don’t target you? They don’t see you? Aren’t you afraid?’ I said to him: ‘General, try this.’ So they also positioned themselves above the [American] ship. I said to him: “General, don’t worry.’ All the generals of different countries learn from this move by Iran.”
Interviewer: “Russia?”
Hajizadeh: “Yes. Yes. The Commander of the Russian Aerospace force. Then he asked: ‘How come they don’t target you?’ I said: ‘They don’t dare. If they strike us, we will strike too.'”
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Interviewer: “Has their [military] presence diminished in the past year? Has anything special happened?”
Hajizadeh: “No, their presence has not diminished, but they are terrified. They are scared. Recently, there is movement of their B-52 planes… It is all because they are worried. They are scared. They are terrified.”
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“The [B-52] is an outdated plane and can be hit by missiles. The B-52 is much more vulnerable than the American MQ4 spy plane.
“This is an MQ-9 at the south of [the city of] Jask, right? Yes, it is flying here. What is that one? That’s an RQ-4. It is the same model that was downed [by us]. It is there. Look. You see? It is near north-east Qatar. See? It is in north Qatar.”
Mike says
no that’s not it what else they got
Wellington says
What a joke.
Wellington says
Though with dimwit Biden at the helm, well……..
DazzleMe says
True
Westman says
The Russian and American governments are shaking and bending over……..with laughter!
Ken Johnson says
Typical Muslem Mentality. If you are not aggresssive then you are afraid and weak.. They don’t learn from History. In 194l Jjapan sank muh of our fleet. In August we invaded Guadacanal and North Africa aboout the dame time. From a badly damaged
fleet to an invading army in eight months. Afraid of Iran, hardly.
Eleanor says
When I hear WWll mentioned, I always think if those who participated could see the world now, they probably wouldn’t have bothered risking their lives. Most would be turning in their graves to see what the world has become over the past 80 years.
gravenimage says
My mother and aunt–who died just a couple of years ago at the age of 98—never regretted opposing Hitler. They both served in the British Army as young women.
I don’t think that we would be in a better position today if we had caved to Fascism 80 years ago. Instead, we need more of that spirit today.
Rob Porter says
Yes, it is a typical Muslim mentality, so the correct response is to smash their provocation. They understand strength and don’t understand or respect placid lack of reaction.
Regrettably when mentioning 1941 you are talking about a very different Americas. If present American naval commanders had the guts they’d eliminate drones hovering over their ships. My bet is that now they don’t want to because they are too gutless and think it might ‘provoke’ Iran even when Iran is provoking America.
You now have a low-grade piece of poo under the shoe for a president, a mental midget and individual of no moral character, so he will not allow retaliation.
gravenimage says
Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Aerospace Force top dog says Americans ‘terrified’ of Iran
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What a moron. This is probably mostly for domestic consumption.
tim gallagher says
I agree with your take on this man’s idiotic statement, gravenimage. The clowns in Iran continually seem to make endless outrageous, nonsensical statements or make outrageous threats against the USA, and, as you say, they surely must all be aimed at the locals in Iran. Iran could never be a major power, so it is utter nonsense for that country to make threats against the USA or to say that the USA is “terrified” of Iran. A country as powerful as the USA might have to be a bit concerned about a major power like China, but Iran… what a joke. Iran’s leaders seem like lunatics who inhabit a complete fantasy land (that is, if they actually believe the nonsense they speak. They probably know it is all complete rubbish). I wonder how many of the brainwashed locals believe the rubbish the leaders come out with.
gravenimage says
I think a lot of Iranians–even those who are not in love with the Mullahs–still believe a lot of this claptrap about how Iran is a great power feared by everyone else in the world–especially the Infidels.
tim gallagher says
Imagine anyone believing that a country like Iran is a great power.If you can shut people off from getting the truth, from getting a realistic view of Iran’s true status in the world, then I guess many of the population might remain deluded enough to think the country they are living in is a major power. In reality I’d say only the USA and China would qualify as major powers, with Russia possibly also a contender. These Iranian leaders talk big, but it is like a mouse puffing its chest out and acting tough, although I can see the dangerous nutcases that run Iran actually using nuclear weapons if they ever do manage to get them.
Check Burry says
sadam & gadaffiduck said similar, its BS,no mention of the B2 eh, far ahead of the B52 in abilities.
Oldone says
‘Tis his warped, completely erroneous fantasy — He can make it just as big as he wants to…The U.S. Military is the big leagues, while Iran is still paddling around in the “Baby Pool”…They fought Saddam for eight years, to a draw…We fought Saddam for about a week…He wound up stretching hemp…If Iran succeeds in their nuclear ambitions, it’s not the U.S. they have to worry about, it’s the nation of Israel…
Relic says
Jask
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pumf6m7d14w
DazzleMe says
Laughable
Cornelius says
Today’s hyperbole may be tomorrow’s reality. In a decade’s time, Iran may have hundreds of ICBMs armed with nuclear missiles. Even worse, they may be transferring nuclear weapons to non-state actors like Hezbollah and Hamas….using those clients to do their dirty work.
Geof says
Muslums in the middle east might be emboldened by the appearance of Biden but at the same time they should realize that Biden is pure globalist and either him or Kamala will be starting a war or two in the middle east
OLD GUY says
Iran could do harm to America no doubt. However America could eliminate the entire country of Iran and have plenty of power to spare. Bully’s always talk big, but they should be aware of those who speak softly but carry a BIG STICK. America is the BIG STICK.
Mojdeh says
shut the f up man you are terrified of B52h Bombers and Israel. Now 800 Fighter jets will bomb you to hell. We already reported the all missiles sites that you have underground , we are coming for you all soon?
You need pack and go to Soumali may be then they give you refugee. We ask all Iranian do not fire at any Jets or B52h bombers instead re program it and hit the ayatoolahs palaces Iran Parliment. etc… You are hero in Iranian… We would not touch you. Do not obey your stupid dam ass Generals Ghani all gangs of mullahs. They took you all hostages for 43 years.Yes to Reza Shah2 no to Maryam Rajavi same crap as mullahs.
Mojdeh says
Israel threatens to attack Iran if US eases sanctions, rejoins 2015 nuke deal
Israeli officials warned they will attack Iran if President Joe Biden eases U.S. sanctions on Iran and rejoins the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as the Iran nuclear deal.
Two weeks ago, Tzachi Hanegbi, a cabinet member and top advisor to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, threatened that Israel will take action, as it did against Iraq in the 1980s and against Syria in 2007, to prevent Iran from advancing its nuclear program.
Habegbi said, “If the United States government rejoins the nuclear deal — and that seems to be the stated policy as of now — the practical result will be that Israel will again be alone against Iran. . . This of course we will not allow. We’ve already twice done what needed to be done, in 1981 against the Iraqi nuclear program and in 2007 against the Syrian nuclear program,” as The Times of Israel reported.
Hanegbi’s comments referred to strikes by Israel on Iraq and Syria’s nuclear reactors.
On Monday, an Israeli source told Breaking Defense that Israel could go so far as to set a Biden administration decision to ease sanctions on Iran as a redline before Israel launches a strike.
“Israel needs to know — and fast — whether Washington plans to stop Iran’s race to the bomb or take some action to do this,” the source told Breaking Defense.
Since President Donald Trump withdrew the U.S. from the Iran deal in 2018, the U.S. has increasingly sanctioned Iran under a “maximum pressure” campaign. Iran has in turn violated its own commitments to the nuclear deal and has been stockpiling and enriching uranium beyond levels allowed under the deal.
The Breaking Defense source said Israeli intelligence is closely monitoring Iran’s nuclear facilities and “The people who need to know are updated by the hour.”
Israel has already allegedly taken action to counter Iran’s nuclear program. On Thursday, Israel allegedly attacked an Iranian target in Syria. Iran has been assisting Syrian leader Bashar Al-Assad’s regime throughout the Syrian civil war in recent years.
“This pressure will continue and grow, as a preparation for a direct attack on targets in Iran,” the source said, addressing Thursday’s alleged Israeli attack.
Iran also accused Israel of carrying out the November roadside ambush that killed a leading Iranian nuclear scientist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.
Biden has repeatedly suggested bringing the U.S. back into the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, and his campaign website said he “would re-enter the agreement, using hard-nosed diplomacy and support from our allies to strengthen and extend it, while more effectively pushing back against Iran’s other destabilizing activities.”
Mordechai Kedar, an Israeli analyst on Iran and the Arab world, told Breaking Defense he believes the new U.S. administration will ignore Israel’s requests. Kedar said, “The new administration will do everything to bring Iran back into the family of nations, without really understanding their real goals.”
Previewing his expectations for the Biden administration in December, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani predicted Biden would return to the Iran deal and the U.S. sanctions “will be broken.”
https://americanmilitarynews.com/2021/01/israel-threatens-to-attack-iran-if-us-eases-sanctions-rejoins-2015-nuke-deal/