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Saeed Kariminejad / AP
Iranian mourners carry the flag draped coffin of Hassan Shateri in Tehran, Thursday.
DUBAI - Iran will soon exact revenge on Israel for the recent killing of a Revolutionary Guards commander in Syria, an aide to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was quoted on Saturday as saying.
Iran said on Thursday that an Iranian military commander named Hessam Khoshnevis, also called Hassan Shateri in some news accounts, had been killed in Syria by rebels fighting President Bashar al-Assad, an ally of Tehran.
Syrian rebels accuse Iran's Revolutionary Guard of sending forces to help Assad crush their 22-month-old uprising, a charge denied by the Islamic Republic.
Details of Khoshnevis's killing are sketchy and various accounts have emerged. But Iran's envoy to Beirut Ghazanfar Roknabadi on Thursday drew a link between his killing and Israel.
Ali Shirazi, the representative of Khamenei to the Guards' elite Quds force, said on Friday evening Iran's "resolve against Israel" had only grown stronger with Khoshnevis's killing.
"Our enemies should also know that we will quickly get revenge for (the death of) Haj Hassan (Shateri) from the Israelis, and the enemies cannot shut off the Iranian people with such stupid acts," Shirazi was by the Iranian Students' News Agency (ISNA) on Saturday as saying.
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Israel has not commented on the killing.
Israel has hinted at military action against Iran if Tehran continues with a nuclear program which Israel says is aimed at developing a weapon. Iran says its program is peaceful.
Israel is believed to be the Middle East's only nuclear-armed state.
The Revolutionary Guards media office said this week that Khoshnevis had been "martyred on his way from Damascus to Beirut by mercenaries".
The state news agency IRNA said Khoshnevis was a military engineer during the 1980-88 conflict between Iran and Iraq, and had later worked in Afghanistan.
Officials stressed Khoshnevis had been engaged in civilian reconstruction in Lebanon for the last seven years. Iran backs the Lebanese Shi'ite movement Hezbollah, which fought a brief war with Israel seven years ago and allied with Assad.
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here we go again Zionazis assassinating Iranian citizens in terror attacks and bombings all while crying wolf about big scary educated iranian scientists
wong!, syria freedom fighters killed a top general of Iran that was helping Assad the Butcher slaugher syrians in Assad the Butcher genocide efforts to stay in power and prevent syrians their rightful freedom and rights.
syrians should "Saddam" Assad before he gets a "Gadhafi"
yea right because israel never commits assassinations and terror bombings inside syria.
Kat,
Correct. Israel only retaliates or makes pre-emptive strikes.
This whole Middle East reminds me of 'professional" wrestling with all the bad asx talling these country do. But it does serve a purpose, to get the US of A involved in another end less war. I wonder where the next one will be, ha ha, see you in Iran.
Ya screw Iran screw Syria screw Iraq screw , screw , screw That,s all what most of you McCain's heads know , Israel attack every country in the Middle east whenever they feel like it , you can rant all you want , and its OK because its Israel God's chosen people , BS , SORRY MY CHRISTIAN CONSERVATIVES PREACHERS YOU SHOULD BECOME RABBIS INSTEAD . But if we didn't have their back with money and troops , they couldn't attack Haiti , Its time to tell that war monger Netenyahu and Israel to stop it , or they are going to take us to WW3 , They are meddling in Syria's affairs while Syria fighting the Alqaida and these thugs that we sent in there with the help of NATO and Turkey , they are killing the Christians and destroying Syria , and last week here comes Israel and attacked Syria , you can bet on it , if it wasn't for the Russians interfering with Syria and asking them not to retaliate , Israel will be crying for help as always . no country going to put up with their BS anymore .
you talked like a dictator in blamiing an innocent by-standers, in your support for a mass murdering dictator using stalin's logic "kill and/or torture all dissent no matter how young"
Assad the Butcher set up torture chambers all across the country for syrians seeking their rightful freedom and rights, he even tortured and some cases burn hundreds of children to death and later dumped their bodies on their parents doorsteps. This backfired b/c more and more syrians day by day turn against this mass murdering dictator as they join the freedom fighters army FSA.
Isreal would prefer Assad to the Islamist rebels. As bad as Assad is his regime has been realatively stable. Assad also knew that stirring up the Isreali hornets nest would be bad for his rule.
If the Rebels win there will be a power vacume, some sham elections and Irans new proxy will be elected. islamisists do not care about their own life in this world. Therefore they would not care if Isreal was forced to retaliate against regular incursions by Syrians on their territory.
Sort of why get rid of the devil we know ownly to trade him for a new devil that has not been house broken.
Hey john M I wonder if these thugs came to your home and start raping your woman and children's and then cutting their heads off , I wonder if you call them freedom fighters and democracy spreaders , you mean to tell me ASSAD killing his civilians and destroying everything his country lives on , I know you believe that , because you are one these people that thought Saddam has WMD's and Alqaida and the Saudis are your friends , come on man wake up . how come civilians are picking up guns to join the army in protecting their home land , quit listening to Richard Engel and Anderson Cooper , they need to start a show just like Jerry Springfield or what ever this guy name .
I see you are agreed with me that Assad's indiscriminating bombing of syrian cities and towns are outrageous and destorying the country.
Shame he does this thinking only of himself, in effort to stay in power. But he won't, and he'll take as many syrians to his grave as he can
Iran why dont you keep your nose out of where it do not belong ....
The Iranian's are a bunch of pontificating gas bags whose threats are meaningless. They'll someday make a mistake and try to bully a country one too many times resulting in the sh-t getting kicked out of them. I'm looking forward to that day. I don't think it's to far off! God willing.
And just who's God are you refering to?
yep, if Iran couldn't beat Iraq after all those years, they wouldn't stand a chance against Israel
Iran is pure filth and scum. I wish I were back there again.
that Iran's general got what was coming to him for helping out Assad kill as many syrians as he can
We all wish you were back there again
Future Fact: syrians should "Saddam" Assad before he gets a "Gadhafi"
get my drift, my turn
Assad and Israel will be trash of history soon, as were saddam and gadhafi
Iran: Islambic Republico de IRAN!! Israel is GOD'S land and GOD'S people. Israel should enact a pre-emptive strike with BLOCKBUSTER BOMBS and blow the crap out of IRAN's "PEACEFUL" nuclear facilities's.
They (Arabs & Jews) will be enemies forever, until the LORD Jesus Christ descends from Heaven with a shout to judge to 'real' infidels and elevate His people: Christians all over the world, believers and Israel has some kiind of 'ever-lasting' covenant--whatever GOD will decide.
In the mean time, screw IRAN and blow them up to little bits so there IS NO peaceful NUCLEAR program.
End of story. Period. Signed, Paco N Martinez, Hespermia, CA USA
Iran needs to be made into a empty, glowing spec on earth.
As much as I dislike Israel, I dislike Iran more......
The Muslims lie and can not be trusted, simple fact. So, no one really knows what they are doing, so the question of what they might do, becomes relevant. Sad, they play these kind of games, but for some odd reason, they do.
I think the people of Israel would live in peace and harmony if the Muslims would let them be, but unfortunately it doesn't seem like that is possible for that religion.
I just hope that when Israel has finally had enough and they strike, they strike hard, hard enough so Iran not only has no capability to strike back but no will either.
Who are "The Muslims" you're referring to ?
All muslims ? Fundamental muslim terrorists ? Who ?
Saying all muslims lie, can't be trusted, are terrorists, are violent, etc. is not only wrong, it's irresponsible.
agree with Superskunk. "All Muslims" makes you sound like a Klansman or Neo-Nazi. Fundamentalist Islamist terrorists backed by Iran should be a sufficient qualifier. Think, then type. Please.
But I do agree that if provoked sufficiently, Israel could arrange for most of Tehran to settle over Hawaii in the form of radioactive dust. Which would really suck for 4 million innocent Iranians who are burdened by a loony-toon government they can't control.
Using the term"Muslims" is technically correct. If you read the Koran those that do not "fight in the way of Allah" are not true Muslims. so when you say "muslims" just want to live in peace with their Jewish neigbors, they are going against the command from Allah (God).
Ridiculous crazybearr, you're interpretation of the Koran is incorrect.
I don't know why America pussy foots around, Israel pussy foots around with these criminal terrorist countries Like Korea and Iran. What are we going to wait until they get Nukes, then cry like babies when thy use one on our cities. America needs to just give North Korea, 3 Nukes right on their biggest cities, give Iran the same since they want them so bad, Lets just give them some,, let then see what they are dealing with. But No, this criminal coward O-Abomination will wait until his agenda calls for our cities to get hit, then he can put our cities into martial law and do his gun grab in America. This government hopes for this kind of attack on our cities, and I wouldn't put it past these crooks and thefts to nuke their own cities and put the blame on Iran or North Korea just so they can invade our nation like we see their agenda calls for today with all their greed and corruption, their plan of O-Abomination upon our lands, our liberties and as we see coming each day,, the destruction of our constitution so they can invade our nation no different than others. Americans so stupid and ignorant on their fun ride and only cry like babies when the ride crashes and they are forced to get off this O-Abomination train of destruction. Just like waiting for North Korea or Iran to get a bomb,, then it's too late and we again cry like spoiled babies when all this destruction hits our shores..AND IT WILL, F_N idiot puppets
I am not sure about N. Korea, but Israel would not have been playing games with Iran had it not been for the US holding them back all these years. Israel will eventually ignore international pressure and will attack Iran if they feel their existence is in danger. Behind the scene, the "other" world powers will breath a sigh of relief while pounding and shouting in public - as they did in Iraq Ozark bombing.
Israel would have NO justification for attacking Iran. It would be a much larger disaster than our governments invasion of Iraq after 9/11.
but you have to answer this one, Superskunk. Does Iran have justification for attacking Israel?
If yes, exactly what?
I hesitate to even call the people running Iran a government. Nobody elected them. They are medieval fundamentalists. They used 14 year old kids as human mine sweepers in their 1980's war with Iraq. They have NO redeeming qualities. They would simply kill you if you were stupid enough to disagree while within range of their basij militia.
So is your argument simply "peace at all costs", ignoring Iran's words and actions?
supersunk - Our invasion of Iraq was a disaster. We allow politicians and corporations run our wars. Israel defends itself for existential purposes. Leave them alone, and you won't have to worry about them attacking you.
If Iran attacked Israel first, then Israel would absolutely be entitled to respond with a counter attack and defense.
The issue is since the current leadership in Iran took hold after the '79 Revolution, they have never attacked another country first.
Which is why I say it would be a disaster, because number one it would most likely be unprovoked, and number two the Iranians are known to put up a heck of a fight.
Piss on iran
carefully, so they don't follow you home...
I guess all of you zionist sheeple,who could not be more brainwash,if that is possible keep forgetting that the evil demonic state of israel,which only exists because they stole others land,has nuclear weapons and other kind of weapons of mass destruction.They violate every accord that they sign and continue to build settlements and murder in other countries,the world has caught on to their lying misinformation a long time ago.I suggest you @!$%#s educate yourselves before you open your sheep mouths,losers.
Tom,
They won the land in warfare. It is theirs.
The UN is powerless. It would be so embarrassing for Israel to whip the UN...and they would.
Israel yo know what you have to do with or without Obama,s help.Please do not wait to late.
Look,
Israel will take out Iran as soon as it feels it must. They WILL do the job. No one else in the world can be counted on to take out "Almondhead" and his thugs other than Israel and they will do it right.
We all know Obama won't do what is necessary.
I wish we had an Israel-like ally to take out North Korea. South Korea can't.
Always Marters' never murderers deserving their fates'.
And, just how is it that Israel exacted this murderers fate when syrias rebels put the dirt over him?
This should be a daily incident for these Idiots'.
Israel would kick Irans butt in a few short days. Byeiatoldya
my only hope is that these morons wipe themselves off the face of the effen planet. with no help from us.
And WHY was an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Commander in Syria again? Building? They don't have people that can build in Syria?
The whole world knows why he was there. But supporting these Al-Qaida thugs on the other side? Hell just let them kill each other. So we infidels are supposed to support cutthroat religious zealots that wouldn't hesitate in cutting our heads off at any given opportunity, over a ruthless regime? Am I getting this right?
I'm supposed to feel sorry for Muslims that despise and hate me and everything I stand for, like dogs would tear me limb from limb, hang me and burn me for Allah? Is that about it? All you want is democracy and freedom but not for women and you can't speak against the new regime of Mullahs nor practice any other form of religion. Do as we say or we'll bring harm upon you and your family. THAT type of democracy.
down with these zionazis , down with the paper nation known as israel
It is not the jews fault that you are a failure in life. Please get an education, find a good job, earn your salary so the taxpayers won't have to pay for your monthly welfare. I promise that you will feel so much better about yourself if you are a productive, rather than a hateful person.
Lies to go & Kat...are you the same sick person? You can whine & pustilate
(made up a word for you!) all you want. You stand without evidence for your
statements! Any australopithecine can jump up and down drooling ignorant rants
at the sky. Your hatred for Israel will not affect it one little bit. You are
powerless to do anything but squat in puddles of your own ignorance and rage.
The way I see it, one needs not to be moral to govern. Only sinners govern. Human life and freedoms serve little value to the governors. To have power over others for selfish want. Because those who govern make the laws and change the laws for whatever they will. Those who govern seek lasting power over others. For those who are governed they become slaved, taxed, jailed, suffer under jurisdiction, often persecuted, or killed when they protest, revolt, or test the will and power of mans government. Many Kings, many lawyers, many judges, and many governors will fall before it's over. Many more simple living people who seek not wealth or power will fall to the prey of these evil corrupt power grabbing evil ones. Because of ill will and ways of evilness. Stand down still and in peace. Raise up no arms. Do not allow the evil ones of the world to have their way with us or succumb to fear from them. The systems of man made government must change. If not the chaos will continue. All that we see and hear can be changed if mankind wants to free itself from evil. Look up into the sky and not down into the earth and we shall find all that life rewards. War reaps no reward and only spoils. From birth to death the human process is simple. The way humans live makes life expierence difficult and creates this chaos. There are many ways and paths to choose for wrong and evil. But only one path exist for right. No one knows what the after life will bring. Choose the right path in this life. God's speed, good health, and peace to everyone.
Dear Iran,
Oh for crying out loud will you quit the saber rattling and go do it. Do it!! lets get this thing over with, best man wins! You won't do jack squat and you know it. Big talk and no bite.
No instead you will go attack a bus of children or some other act of cowardice like overrun an embassy, that will show em and then have the brass to deny any of it.
Quit your barking and get on with it or please shut up!
By the way my money is on Israel :)
what a loathsome group of people these zionist are , just loathsome
It is not the jews fault that you are a failure in life. Please get an education, find a good job, earn your salary so the taxpayers won't have to pay for your monthly welfare. I promise that you will feel so much better about yourself if you are a productive, rather than a hateful person.
and the basij are wholesome, just wholesome. I'm sure you already know what the word means. You Arabs have tried four different times now, to destroy the modern state of Israel. zero for four, in sports parlance.
Get it through your little furry heads that the Jews had a functioning government in Judea in 1600 BC, which was 2300 years BEFORE your prophet emerged. They have a superior claim to the real estate. Oh, and they now have about 200 nuclear weapons, according to Jimmy Carter.
Iranians are Persians not Arabs. They used to worship Fire a long time ago until Islam was introduced into Persia.
It was still the Arabs and not Iran that have tried to wipe out Israel. Iran has yet to put its money where its mouth is.