The General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic issued a statement on the anniversary of the referendum on April 1, 1979, once again warning supporters of establishing relations with the West about the issue of 'influence.' The statement refers to the nuclear agreement between Iran and global powers and states that the 'enemy' is employing 'new, complex, and deceptive tactics' to counter the Islamic Republic in the post-JCPOA era. The statement then names a group within Iran that, according to Iranian military officials, 'has its heart set on the West and the fictitious leader.' It warns that the 'enemy' is seeking to 'infiltrate' the Islamic Republic by focusing on 'the strategy of influence and exploiting domestic elements.' The term 'leader' was previously used by Hassan Rouhani regarding the United States, which was criticized by Gholamali Haddad Adel, one of the conservative candidates in the 2013 presidential debates. However, the discussion of 'influence' was raised last year by Ali Khamenei, the leader of the Islamic Republic, in relation to the nuclear negotiations between Iran and the U.S., claiming that the U.S. was seeking to exert influence in Iran through these negotiations. These remarks have since been repeatedly echoed in the rhetoric of Iranian military and judicial officials, who have also warned the government of Hassan Rouhani. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Iran further warns the people and government officials about the issue of influence and emphasizes that they must confront this matter with wisdom and insight. In this context, Mohammad Yazdi stated that Rouhani did not fall for the enemy's smile, a commander of the IRGC said the enemy is looking for a specific class of officials in the system, and Sadegh Larijani claimed that accepting Western development models paves the way for influence. Another IRGC commander expressed that their fear comes from within the country and from the 'aagha-zadeh' (children of the elite).
Armed Forces Warn About 'Domestic Elements' Supporting Relations with the West
The Iranian Armed Forces issued a warning about domestic supporters of relations with the West, linking them to a broader strategy of foreign influence. This statement reflects ongoing tensions regarding Iran's nuclear negotiations and the internal political landscape. The military's concerns highlight the regime's sensitivity to perceived threats from both external and internal sources.
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📰 What Happened
Iran's Armed Forces warn against domestic support for Western relations amid nuclear agreement concerns.
- General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic announce supporters of establishing relations with the West
- General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic warn the people and government officials
- Gholamali Haddad Adel criticize Hassan Rouhani
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📚 Background
The Iranian military is increasingly vocal about domestic threats related to Western relations.
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