Iran: “We Will Eliminate Israel From The Scene Of The Universe”
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For some reason, that sounds like a threat to be thrown out of a trendy nightclub. Meanwhile, Iran keeps crashing jets from it’s decrepit airforce that it has to rely on Ebay to keep supplied.
In a new round in the war of words between Jerusalem and Tehran, the Iranian army’s deputy chief threatened Tuesday to respond to any
military attack from Israel by ‘eliminating’ it.
“If Israel wants to take any action against the Islamic Republic, we will eliminate Israel from the scene of the universe,” Iran’s Deputy Chief of Staff Mohammed Rada Ashtiani said, according to the semi-official Iranian news agency Mehr. “Our answer to any military attack against Iran will be strong.”
Ashtiani was speaking at a press conference to mark “Army Day,” which will take place on April 17. He was referring to recent drills carried out by the Israel Defense Forces and the civilian population.
“As the President [Mahmoud Ahmadinejad] has said, we have the motivation to defend the borders of our country,” he added.
According to the officer, the Iranian armed forces are in a situation which does not allow to mount an attack on Iran via land.
The Iranian officer’s comments came after Minister of National Infrastructures Benjamin Ben-Eliezer last week warned Iran that “an Iranian attack on Israel will lead to a harsh response by Israel that will cause the destruction of the Iranian nation.”
In turn, Tehran blasted Ben-Eliezer’s comments as “scandalous” and “insulting” in a complaint to the United Nations.
Excerpt From Y-Net:
‘High level of preparedness’
Asked by reporters about the recent five-day home front security drill conducted by Israel, the Iranian commander said “it has nothing to do with us. We are not worried by Israeli maneuvers, but if Israel takes such action against the Islamic Republic of Iran, we will eliminate it from the global arena,” General Ashtiani told the news conference.
Last week Iranian ambassador to the United Nations, Mohammad Khazaee, filed an official letter of complaint against National Infrastructure Minister Binyamin Ben-Eliezer Friday, citing his threats to obliterate Iran should it attack Israel.
During the press conference deputy commander-in-chief Ashtiani also addressed the American presence in the Middle East, saying “We have the ability to deal heavy blows to the aggressors. In light of the Iranian army’s high level of preparedness, no army is even contemplating a confrontation with us.”
Ashtiani was speaking ahead of Iran’s national army day on Thursday when a major military parade is expected in Tehran. He said that during the parade hundreds of army jets and helicopters will be on display.
On Monday An Iranian military jet on Monday crashed and burst into flames at Mehrabad airport in central Tehran, the city’s main domestic air hub, but the crew ejected unscathed, emergency services said.
The Russian-made Sukhoi jet crashed on landing at the airport in southwestern Tehran while on a training mission. The fire brigade rushed to the scene after being alerted by the public.
The accident was the latest crash to hit the Iranian air force, which has to operate an ageing fleet hit by the effects of the blanket US trade embargo imposed after the 1979 Islamic revolution.
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