Khamenei’s military man says Iran can repeat attacks similar to aerial assault on Israel

Mohammad Shirazi, the head of Ali Khamenei's military office, lauded Iran's military capabilities, particularly highlighting the recent attack on Israel.

The Supreme Leader's military chief said that Iran is "at a point where we can confidently carry out similar operations and showcase our capabilities to the world," referring to the aerial assault on Israel in April when a barrage of 350 drones, rockets and missiles was sent towards Iran's archenemy.

Around 99 percent of the barrage was intercepted by Israel and a US-led coalition, though it continues to be a point of pride for Iran.

Shirazi further boasted, "We have reached a stage where major powers are extending their hands to us to meet their needs." While he did not specify which major powers he was referring to, his comments allude to Iran’s provision of drones to Russia in its ongoing war against Ukraine, as well as reports of supplying ballistic missiles.

Iran continues to back Yemen's Houthis which are currently blockading the Red Sea region and attacking commercial shipping, in allegiance with Iran-backed Hamas in Gaza. They say the blockade aims to force Israel into a ceasefire amid the longest Gaza war in history.

Meanwhile, Iran's largest proxy, Hezbollah in Lebanon, continues to attack Israel in support of Hamas. Iran's proxies in Syria and Iraq have also send projectiles towards the Jewish state in addition to targeting US facilities and personal in the region following its support of Israel's right to defend itself after Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel.