Retired Lebanese General: Israel 'Forced to Beg' Iran for Ceasefire After US Project Failed in '12-Day War'
Tehran - BORNA - Retired Brigadier General Ali Raad offered insights into Iran's commitment to a Gaza ceasefire, affirming: "The position of the Islamic Republic of Iran, advocating for an end to the war on Gaza, is consistent with its established regional policy. This policy is unequivocally based on supporting the resistance, opposing tyranny, and standing alongside the oppressed." Tehran, according to him, recognizes that sustained warfare destabilizes the region and only fuels popular anger, risking wider conflict.
He elaborated that Iran’s support for a ceasefire and the cessation of genocide in Gaza is not a position of neutrality but is integral to its strategic doctrine of resistance deterrence. Iran firmly insists that any ceasefire must be genuine and comprehensive, not a temporary halt allowing the Israeli enemy a tactical opportunity to reorganize its forces.
Profound Distrust: Iran Knows the Intentions of Israel and the US
Raad underscored that the Islamic Republic of Iran possesses a superior understanding of the malicious intentions harbored by the Zionist enemy and its unwavering patron, the United States. This deep awareness, he maintains, is the reason for Tehran’s skepticism regarding the current truce agreement. He stated unequivocally: "Iran trusts neither the US nor Israel." He cited the public statements of [former] Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, as confirming this official position.
The General emphasized the sacred importance of the Palestine issue for Iran. He clarified that Iran’s principled support for a truce does not constitute any reduction in its backing for Palestinian and other regional resistance movements. However, Iran consistently urges caution and vigilance against the Israeli regime—a regime that has a proven history of violating international resolutions and commitments with consistent US support, a record that Iran has experienced directly.
Iranian Warnings Reflect Practical Reality of Zionist Deception
Regarding Iran’s repeated warnings about Israeli deceit and breach of agreements, Raad explained that these are rooted in a practical understanding of the usurping regime’s nature. Since its establishment, the regime has employed a policy of duplicity, trampling on international laws. Tehran’s persistent warnings against relying on the promises of this US-backed entity are based on the fact that Israel consistently uses agreements merely as temporary tactical tools.
Demand for Accountability: A Moral and Humanitarian Obligation
The military analyst reinforced Iran's demand for the prosecution of those responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. He described this call for accountability as primarily an "ethical and humanitarian responsibility," transcending political considerations. He criticized the inadequacy of the response from Arab nations, which he noted "merely offer slogans of condemnation without providing a clear or tangible vision."
Raad credited Iran's extensive diplomatic efforts for raising global media and legal consciousness regarding Palestine, which has placed tangible pressure on international institutions. He expressed disappointment in organizations like the United Nations, noting they appear unable to withstand the "insubordination and defiance of the US and Israel."
Ceasefire's Instability Without a Just and Comprehensive Solution
Assessing the longevity of the ceasefire, Raad stated that historical precedent confirms: "Any ceasefire cannot endure long-term without a just and comprehensive solution." He asserted that as long as the aggression and blockade persist—evidenced by recent attacks on civilians in Gaza and the ongoing siege in the West Bank—the resistance will continue to burn brightly. He added that the Palestinian people's faith now rests solely in armed resistance, especially following the legendary resilience demonstrated in Gaza.
He dismissed claims by figures like Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu about the ceasefire’s stability as purely "political in nature," detached from battlefield realities. For a truce to be sustainable, Raad argued, it demands clear terms: the lifting of the Gaza blockade, permission for reconstruction, the release of all prisoners, and, critically, a guarantee against renewed aggression—a guarantee he deems impossible from the Israeli enemy.
The Resilience of the Palestinian People Confirms US-Zionist Failure
On the resistance's success in defeating the displacement plot, Raad declared that the Palestinian nation has demonstrated a "willpower stronger than the Israeli war machine." He attributed this enduring strength to years of support and expertise from the Islamic Republic of Iran—including the efforts of Martyr Qasem Soleimani—alongside the backing of the Lebanese and Yemeni resistance forces.
He affirmed that this popular steadfastness serves as evidence of the "ignominious failure of the Zionist project and, by extension, the American project." The resistance has successfully imposed a new reality. He concluded by reiterating the central fact: "The definitive evidence for this is what occurred during the 12-Day War against the Islamic Republic, where the US project to topple the Iranian government through deception and overwhelming military might was defeated by the will of the Iranian people, compelling the Israeli enemy to beg for a ceasefire."
Brigadier General Raad concluded with a firm commitment: The Islamic Republic of Iran will continue to support the Palestinian and all other resistance movements against oppression and the US-Zionist regional agenda. He views this commitment not as a political option but as a clear "moral, human, and religious duty," confidently predicting that the American-Zionist project will ultimately be broken and defeated by these forces.
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