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IRGC Quds Force chief issues warning to Israel

Jun 22, 2026 June 22, 2026 1 min read 📰 News.az
📋 Key Takeaway

The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Quds Force warned Israel to withdraw from southern Lebanon, stating that continued "aggression and occupation" would lead to a humiliating defeat similar to its 2000 withdrawal. Esmail Qaani made these remarks in a social media post, citing Al Jazeera.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The warning from the IRGC Quds Force chief signals potential for renewed conflict in Lebanon.

👥 Key Players

Esmail Qaani ACTOR
IRGC Quds Force Chief
"“If you do not withdraw from southern Lebanon on your own feet, the epic of the year 2000 will be repeated once again.”"

⚡ Actions

Esmail Qaani ANNOUNCE Israel
"“If you do not withdraw from southern Lebanon on your own feet, the epic of the year 2000 will be repeated once again.”"
Confidence: 90%

📰 What Happened

IRGC Quds Force chief warns Israel to withdraw from southern Lebanon or face humiliation.

  • Esmail Qaani announce Israel

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Because it reinforces Iran's support for Hezbollah and its stance against Israel.
🌍 Regional: Because it escalates tensions in Lebanon and could lead to military confrontations.
🌐 International: Because it highlights Iran's influence in the region and its opposition to Israeli actions.

📚 Background

The warning from the IRGC Quds Force chief signals potential for renewed conflict in Lebanon.

📝 Key Evidence

"“If you do not withdraw from southern Lebanon on your own feet, the epic of the year 2000 will be repeated once again.”"
→ This proves the IRGC's aggressive stance towards Israel and the potential for conflict.
📡 Source: STATE MEDIA
📊 Confidence: 70%
Source is Iranian state media, which may present a biased perspective.

https://news.az/news/irgc-quds-force-chief-issues-warning-to-israel Copied Source: IRNA + ↺ − 16px

The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Quds Force has warned Israel to withdraw from southern Lebanon, saying it could otherwise face a repeat of its 2000 withdrawal from the area, News.Az reports, citing Al Jazeera.

Esmail Qaani made the remarks in a post on social media, stating that if Israel continued what he described as its “aggression and occupation,” it would eventually be forced out in “humiliation and defeat.”

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“If you do not withdraw from southern Lebanon on your own feet, the epic of the year 2000 will be repeated once again, the same year you fled this land in disgrace,” Qaani said. “The choice is yours.”

Lebanon marks Liberation Day each year on May 25 to commemorate the withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon in 2000, ending a 22-year presence in the area.

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