In February 2019, Brig. Gen. Hossein Salami, then second-in-command of the IRGC, warned Israel that if a new war broke out, it would lead to its destruction, urging them not to “play with fire.” Iran has consistently asserted that a conflict would result in Israel’s annihilation and the expulsion of the U.S. from the region.
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Food airdropped into Gaza as Israel says opening aid routes
Jordanian and Emirati planes delivered food to Gaza as Israel initiated a "tactical pause" in military operations to address a worsening hunger crisis, with the Israeli military conducting its own airdrop. Despite these efforts, the UN reported that a third of Gaza's population faced severe food shortages, and humanitarian officials warned that airdrops alone would be insufficient to alleviate the situation. Want More Context? 🔎
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