Qaani is commander of the elite unit of the Iranian Revolutionary Guardsand was present at the general’s funeral Abbas Nilforushanwho died last week after an Israeli airstrike on Beirut. The leader of the Lebanese pro-Iran movement died in the same attack Hasan Nasrallah.
The funeral ceremony took place at Imam Hossein Squarein Tehran, where the general was seen wearing the typical green uniform of the Guardians. Likewise, the thousands of people who attended were observed together chanting the motto “Death to Israel”.
Who is Esmail Qaani
Esmail Qaani heads the Al Quds Forcean elite unit of the Guardians. It is in charge of the foreign military operations.
Given his disappearance in public events, there was speculation about his death in one of the Israeli attacks on Lebanon, so its new presentation generated surprise in both countries.
He assumed the position in January 2020, after the death of Qasem Soleimani in a bombing carried out by the United States. The objective was the airport of the capital of Iraq, Baghdad.
He also died there commander of the Popular Mobilization Forces (FMP), Abu Mahdi al Muhandisa coalition of military defenders of Iran, integrated into the security forces of Iraq.
Iran challenged Israel and assured that it is “fully prepared for war”
He Minister of Foreign Affairs from Iran, Abbas Araghchiaffirmed this Sunday that his country is “totally prepared for a war situation,” while reiterating that his government wants “peace.” The warning was given to Israel, in a context of maximum tension in the Middle East due to armed clashes.
“We are fully prepared for a war situation. We are not afraid of war, but we do not want it, we want peace and we will work for a just peace in Gaza and Lebanon“he declared during a visit to Baghdad, the capital of Iraq.
Source: Ambito
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