IRGC Quds Force Chief Warns US Against 'Gambling Behaviour'
Brigadier General Esmaeil Ghaani warns the US that the Resistance Front can inflict heavy blows if Washington continues its gambling behaviour.
Brigadier General Esmaeil Ghaani, the Commander of the IRGC Quds Force, has issued a stern warning to the United States, cautioning against what he termed "gambling behaviour" in its conflict with Iran. Ghaani asserted that the united Resistance Front is fully capable of delivering significant blows to Washington through coordinated actions across the region.
Strategic Depth Beyond Weapons
In an interview with Sepahnews, Ghaani emphasized that US leaders should not underestimate the capabilities and strategic reach of the Resistance Front. He argued that the strategic depth of the front is not merely defined by the range of its weaponry, but by the depth of the resistance itself. He warned that the US is facing a unified front across different regional arenas, united against both the United States and Israel.
Maritime Warnings and the Strait of Hormuz
The Quds Force commander highlighted the potential for escalation in two critical maritime routes. Ghaani warned that the US could find itself fighting a war with weapons in the Strait of Hormuz while simultaneously facing challenges in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden.
Ghaani further alleged that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has misled President Donald Trump into entering a war against Iran, claiming that this conflict has damaged America's international standing and resulted in a setback for Washington in the Strait of Hormuz. He suggested that the US position on this strategic waterway has prompted the Resistance Front to threaten action in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Diplomatic Efforts Amidst Tension
These warnings come at a time of heightened regional tensions and ongoing diplomatic efforts to prevent a renewed military confrontation. While Ghaani's military warnings remain firm, there are parallel tracks of diplomacy. On November 3, reports indicated that senior Iranian political leaders, including President Masoud Pezeshkian, President Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, have urged the military leadership to consider a Qatari-mediated proposal to halt the conflict.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has confirmed that consultations mediated by Qatar and Pakistan have become "extremely intensive," with delegations exchanging messages and visits as diplomatic efforts continue to avoid direct hostilities with the United States.