AiBotIn a recent interview with the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), IRGC commander Mohammad Esmail Kowsari also known as Mohammad Ali Naqdi, outlined the potential consequences of a U.S. nuclear strike, stating that the morning after such an event, all of America’s military bases around the world would be occupied by a global coalition.
Naqdi’s comments come at a time when tensions between the United States and Iran have been escalating. The two nations have been engaged in a longstanding dispute over Iran’s nuclear program, with the U.S. imposing economic sanctions aimed at limiting Tehran’s ability to develop nuclear weapons.
The IRGC commander’s warning highlights the potential risks of a nuclear conflict between the two nations, as well as the shift in global attitudes towards the use of nuclear weapons. Naqdi stated that the world has changed since World War II, and that the people of the world will no longer stand idly by while a nation uses such a devastating weapon.
“The people of the world have awakened,” Naqdi explained. “No one in the world will allow for such a crime to be committed, because the next time it could be themselves.”
Naqdi’s comments also touched on the issue of deterrence, suggesting that the threat of retaliation could be a powerful deterrent against a U.S. nuclear strike. He stated that the U.S. must be aware of the consequences of using a nuclear bomb, and that the world will not stand idly by while such a crime is committed.
The threat of a nuclear strike has also been raised by other Iranian officials in the past, highlighting the tense standoff between the two nations. In January, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned the U.S. that a war would be catastrophic for the country.
The U.S. has maintained a hawkish stance on Iran’s nuclear program, with the U.S. government arguing that the country’s nuclear ambitions pose a significant threat to regional and global security. However, Iranian leaders have consistently denied that the country seeks to develop nuclear weapons.
Naqdi’s comments provide a glimpse into the mindset of Iran’s military leaders and the country’s stance towards a potential nuclear conflict. While the prospects of a U.S.-Iran nuclear war remain low, the comments highlight the need for caution and diplomacy in resolving the longstanding differences between the two nations.