On May 20, Israel’s Channel 13, reported that the U.S. had agreed to participate in Israel’s large-scale drill simulating a strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities later this month. The Times of Israel noted that report was unsourced, but according to Axios, Israeli officials “confirmed that there will be U.S. participation,” although the Pentagon did not respond to Axios’ request for comment immediately.

If the report turns out to be true, it will mark the first time that U.S. refueling planes take part in such an exercise with Israeli fighter jets. This suggests that Biden is moving further than any U.S. president in signaling approval for Israel to start war with Iran, despite his promise to rejoin the Iran nuclear deal, a multilateral agreement that prevented both an Iranian bomb and a region-wide war with Iran.

Reacting indirectly to this report, a top Iranian army commander said the country has managed to reach such levels of power and dominance that it will not hesitate to give the “harshest response” to even the slightest threats.

“Wherever the interests of the Islamic [Republic] are in danger, we stand firm and defend our interests,” the Iranian army’s deputy chief for coordination Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said on Saturday.

The veteran commander noted that faith and unity are among the key factors behind the Iranian nation’s victory over the nefarious designs of enemies, warning them of the “harshest response” should they dare make the slightest threat against the country.

Sayyari emphasized that safeguarding territorial integrity, playing an active role in the international arena, strengthening national security and deterrent power, and maintaining full readiness of the armed forces were among the achievements of the Islamic Revolution.

Elsewhere in his remarks, the admiral pointed to the presence of the Iranian Navy in international waters and said the country’s naval forces have succeeded in escorting and protecting almost 5,000 oil tankers and commercial ships since 2008.

The Iranian Navy, he said, has also thwarted numerous pirate attacks to secure the safe passage of the ships in Iran’s territorial waters.

The advanced capabilities of Iran’s armed forces show the country’s great and exemplary power, he stressed, adding that the country’s armed forces are “able to defend the interests of the Islamic Republic [even] at a distance of 2,500 km off Iran’s coasts.”

In line with international efforts against piracy, the Iranian Navy has been conducting patrols in the Gulf of Aden since November 2008, safeguarding merchant containers and oil tankers owned or leased by Iran or other countries.

This is not the first time that Israel boasts of attacking at Iran, and everybody and even the U.S officials are well aware that the Israeli forces do not dare to have any direct attack at Iran because of its deadly consequences.

Israel has always resorted to coward terrorist acts against the Islamic Republic of Iran and it has not shown any guts for direct attack and recent show that Israeli TV channel has talked about is just a laughing stuff.

The Zionist regime knows it well that its days are numbered and its collapse is imminent and any time it will happen. Recent clashes with the Palestinians and resurgence of Palestinians’ intifadha will accelerate this collapse and even this fake regime has domestic political rift which it can also help the Palestinians to increase their struggle for bringing down this fake regime faster than the Zionist regime’s expectation.

The Islamic Republic of Iran does play a joke with anyone over its red lines which are its national territory and independence and it will not spare any due response to any bully or attack, no matter it comes from which country.

So we recommend the Biden Administration not to be fooled by the Zionists’ claims and to stay away from any stupid act against Tehran because Iran is now strong enough to expel any offence and they are better not to test Iran’s patience.

God willing the Islamic Republic of Iran has turned into a regional and even world power and it helps the country not to bow down to bullies and the era of the hit-and-run also has ended and everything has changed into Iran’s favor and such rehearsal of attacks by the Zionists is not able to affect Iran’s determination. So we recommend the Zionist or any hostile country not to play with the lion’s tail or else you will regret it.

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According To Iran News, Deputy Chief of Iran’s Army for Coordination Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari highlighted the Army’s efforts to help counter the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, saying the force has designated three of its hospitals for the treatment of coronavirus patients.

“The Armed forces, including the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Army, are at the forefront… in the battle against the coronavirus,” Rear Admiral Sayyari said in a speech on Saturday.

“The Army has stepped up to the plate in full force and we have put in place the necessary capacities that have been considered by the Ministry of Health,” he said.

The top commander went on to say that in a bid to help the people and based on agreements reached, the Army has designated three hospitals for combating the coronavirus.

The remarks came as Kianoush Jahanpour, the spokesman for Iran’s National Headquarters for Coronavirus Management, said on Saturday that 205 more people have been confirmed to have contracted the new coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases to 593.

He added that 43 of those infected with the virus have died while 123 patients have recovered.

Medical staff in 20 provinces of Iran have been working tirelessly over the past week to contain the novel coronavirus that has originated from China.

Following the increase of coronavirus increase, the Iranian government ordered the shutting of schools until Tuesday and extended the closure of universities and a ban on concerts and sports events for a week.

Several high-ranking officials, including the deputy health minister and five lawmakers, have tested positive for the coronavirus as the spread of the outbreak forced the government to call on people to stay at home.

The rapid spread of the coronavirus has fuelled fears of a pandemic, with six countries reporting their first cases this week as the World Health Organization raised its global risk alert to “very high”. In China, it has killed more than 2,800 people and infected about 79,000 after it emerged late last year in the central city of Wuhan.

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“We have helped 30 countries in the area of regional security. We passed the Suez Canal for the first time and anchored in Lattakia which means we passed the Zionist regime’s beaches without responding to the regime’s stations,” he said.

Elsewhere, he noted that based on international law, Iran is permitted to sail in international waters.

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Iran’s 48th naval fleet, comprised of Alvand destroyer and Lavan logistic warship, embarked on the voyage on Saturday through a ceremony attended by Iran’s Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari.

The 47th flotilla of the Iranian Navy, comprised of Alborz destroyer and Bushehr logistic vessel, docked at Bandar Abbas earlier on Saturday after a 76-day mission.

Iran powerful in fight against maritime terrorism

The Iranian Navy commander said the Islamic Republic is an effective power in the fight against maritime terrorism.

He added that the Iranian naval forces are constantly carrying out their mission in the Gulf of Aden with the purpose of providing security for commercial ships and oil tankers in the face of piracy threats.

The top commander emphasized that the 47th flotilla of the Navy had managed to escort more than 4,200 vessels in high seas, saying the naval forces’ presence proves the Islamic Republic’s power and its scientific and industrial capabilities.

In recent years, Iran’s Navy has increased its presence in international waters to protect naval routes and provide security for merchant vessels and tankers.

In line with international efforts against piracy, the Iranian Navy has been conducting patrols in the Gulf of Aden since November 2008, safeguarding merchant containers and oil tankers owned or leased by Iran or other countries.

Iran’s Navy has managed to foil several attacks on both Iranian and foreign tankers during its missions in international waters.

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