IRGC Quds Force Commander Warns Israel to Withdraw from Lebanon

Esmail Ghaani, commander of the IRGC Quds Force, issued a statement warning Israel to withdraw from all of Lebanon. In his remarks, Ghaani invoked the spirit of Ashura and the legacy of Imam Hossein (a.s.), stating, "Let the Zionists know that those who stood and fought against you with the spirit of Ashura and faith inspired by Imam Hossein carry the same eternal belief: 'Every day is Ashura and every land is Karbala.'"

Ghaani emphasized that "the Zionists must leave all of Lebanon, because this land is a field of steadfastness and resistance, not a playground for occupiers." He further warned that if Israel does not withdraw voluntarily today, "it will be forced to flee tomorrow in humiliation and defeat."

The Quds Force commander also referenced Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon in 2000 and the historic remarks of the late Hezbollah leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in Bint Jbeil. He said, "Do not forget the year 2000 and the historic testament of Martyr Seyed Hassan Nasrallah in Bint Jbeil. That promise remains alive, and there is no doubt that the same scene will be repeated once again."

According to Mehr News Agency, Ghaani's statement underscores the ongoing tensions between Iran-backed groups and Israel along the Lebanon border. The warning comes amid heightened regional instability and continued calls for resistance against Israeli presence in Lebanese territory.