Jonathan Nwokpor
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The Iranian military has hinted at a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict with Israel in a daring and provocative statement that was released on its verified Twitter account.
The declaration, which marked a dramatic change in tone and raised concerns about the possibility of more violence in the area, stated that there is no longer any place for peace or negotiation.
The tweet referenced the historic Battle of Karbala, a pivotal event in Shia Islam that represents resistance and martyrdom, and stated, “There is no room for peace or negotiation anymore; either we will achieve victory or another Karbala will occur.” By comparing the current fight to Karbala, the Iranian military is elevating the stakes in the regional conflict by portraying it as a religious conflict.
The message also praised the “Great Commander of Islam,” Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas who was recently slain by Israeli soldiers in Gaza. A key player in Hamas, Sinwar was in charge of organising multiple assaults on Israel, including the horrific October 7 massacre. Iran, which has long backed Hamas and other anti-Israel organisations, has expressed outrage over his killing.
According to the Iranian military’s statement, Sinwar’s passing won’t stop them from pursuing their larger regional goals. Rather, it presents the struggle as a fight for victory and warns that if this is not accomplished, there may be a similar incident to Karbala, which is regarded as a symbol of resistance to oppression.
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