Anti-American

Ramezan Sharif, IRGC spokesman, August 7, 2023

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Aug. 7, 2023
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“The enemies of the Iranian nation are well aware of its power, especially its military capabilities to confront all threats and plots. We remind once again that mischiefs by America will be met with reciprocal action of the Islamic Republic.

“We thank the Almighty that Islamic Iran has reached such a degree of power that it is capable of confronting every American mischief, such as responding in kind and seizing their vessels.”“IRGC Threatens Retaliation If US Seizes Iranian Vessels,” Iran International, August 8, 2023, https://www.iranintl.com/en/202308082740.

Rhetoric Category

Ismail Ghaani, Quds Force commander, July 5, 2023

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July 5, 2023
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“Today, the transfer of power from the West to Asia has been operationalized and is happening, if it were not for America’s failures in various fields, these conditions would not have arisen, this Islamic revolution is the most effective factor that has shaped these events.” He then praised China and said that the US was declining.”Seth J. Frantzman, “IRGC Quds Force commander Qaani says Jenin proves Israel can be beaten – analysis,” Jerusalem Post, July 5, 2023, https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-748945.

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Ismail Ghaani, Quds Force commander, July 5, 2023

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July 5, 2023
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“Compare the situation in Iraq today with the time when the Americans occupied Iraq. At first, when they occupied Iraq, they ruled as a military commander, and after a while, due to pressure, they replaced him [the military commander] with a political person, but now see what a government, parliament, and system. It prevails in Iraq, this is due to the strength of the culture of the Islamic Revolution and resistance.”Seth J. Frantzman, “IRGC Quds Force commander Qaani says Jenin proves Israel can be beaten – analysis,” Jerusalem Post, July 5, 2023, https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-748945.

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Nasr al-Shammary, May 6, 2023

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May 6, 2023
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“Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba does not adhere to any political agreement that includes a ceasefire or reduction of tensions with American occupation forces. Our official position concerning the deployment of US forces to Iraq has not changed at all.

“We reiterate once again that the occupation forces are a legitimate target in Iraq and elsewhere across the West Asian region as long as they are present in Iraqi territories.”“Iraqi resistance group: 5,000 operations carried out against occupying US forces,” Press TV, May 7, 2023, https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/07/702899/Iraqi-resistance-group-operations-against-US-occupiers.

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Ramezan Sharif, April 15, 2023

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April 15, 2023
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“This statement of the Zionists is not a new statement and they have repeated that many times. But maybe it has a message and that message is that the conditions of the Americans in the region are such that they cannot support the Zionists.

“In a sense, the Americans are trying not to throw themselves into the arms of the Zionists because they know that if the Zionists take action against us, our reciprocal measures will include bases supporting the Zionists.

“The main reason for such a statement by the Zionist regime can be seen as the message of the Americans to them that they are not able to support this regime as in the past and are not ready to enter into a battle that will determine where its fate will lead.”

“The Zionists know that if they start a military operation or action against us, the end of this action is not with them and it will definitely accelerate their destruction.”“Any Tel Aviv action against Iran will accelerate Israel destruction: IRGC,” Tehran Times, April 15, 2023, https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/483690/Any-Tel-Aviv-action-against-Iran-will-accelerate-Israel-destruction.

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Hassan Nasrallah, secretary-general, April 14, 2023

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April 14, 2023
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Speaking at a Quds Day rally in Beirut:

“Today, we celebrate with faith and calmness and feel security, strength, and power. But yesterday, the Israeli entity announced its alertness on all fronts, prepared Iron Domes on all fronts, and sent worthless threatening messages to all the countries in the region. We have created a powerful deterrent mechanism against Israel and its actions, as evidenced by what happened last week. The Israeli reaction is ridiculous. So far, neither Lebanon nor Syria or Gaza are interested in a conflict or war,” but “Israel should be scared, deterred and worried.

“It may explode, I warn Israel and the United States - the Muslim and Christian holy places are our red line... and the Palestinian red line.”

“The United States is busy with other fronts such as Russia’s war in Ukraine and the confrontation with China, and this is very troubling to the Israeli leadership. When the power of the United States weakens as a hegemonic power, it strategically affects Israel, and Israel’s deterrent power weakens because it relies on the U.S.”Matthias Inbar, “‘It may explode:’ Hezbollah chief issues stark warning to Israel in Quds Day speech,” i24 News, April 14, 2023, https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/middle-east/levant-turkey/1681481581-hezbollah-chief-marks-quds-day-with-a-warning-to-israel.

Threat

HT Central Media Office, February 17, 2023

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Feb. 17, 2023
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“So it moves, motivated by Taqwa (piety) and responsibility, to take the decision of war and jihad in the way of Allah (swt) to liberate Al-Aqsa Mosque and its surroundings.

“O Muslims: The Blessed Land will remain a thorn in the side of the Jews, America, the colonizers and the normalizers as a whole, and no colonizer or traitor will settle in it.”“On the Anniversary of the Destruction of the Khilafah Palestine Will be Liberated by the Khilafah, So mobilize The Ummah and Its Armies to Establish it (Translated),” Hizb ut-Tahrir Central Media Office, February 17, 2023, https://www.hizb-uttahrir.info/en/index.php/leaflet/palestine/24287.html.

Ahmed Abd al-Hadi, representative to Lebanon, December 7, 2022

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Dec. 7, 2022
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“Our Palestinian people, who faced all the previous projects that were aimed at liquidating the Palestinian cause, will face this Zio-American project with a united Palestinian position and with a strong resistance that has been built by the courageous fighters of Palestine, especially those in the steadfast and fearless Gaza Strip.”“Abdul-Hadi: Our people are able to confront deal of the century,” Palestinian Information Center, December 7, 2022, https://english.palinfo.com/news/2019/12/07/Abdul-Hadi-Our-people-are-able-to-confront-deal-of-the-century.

Threat

Unnamed Houthi official, August 2021

Date
Aug. 2021
Name of Author
Unnamed Houthi official
Body

Speaking at a Houthi summer camp graduation ceremony:

“We tell the world that the Yemeni youth are at the forefront of the ranks in fighting off brutal aggression. These people say no to the damned culture of the US and Israel.”Saeed Al-Batati, “Thousands of Yemeni children brainwashed in Houthi ‘summer camps,’” Arab News, August 17, 2021, https://www.arabnews.com/node/1912296/middle-east.

Threat

Hashem Safieddine, Head of Executive Assembly, July 16, 2021

Date
Jul. 16, 2021
Name of Author
Hashem Safieddine
Body

“Today, the one who has destroyed Lebanon is the United States, which continues to interfere in all of the affairs of this country.”“Hezbollah Official: US behind All Sufferings in Lebanon,” Tasnim News Agency, July 17, 2021, https://www.tasnimnews.com/en/news/2021/07/17/2539505/hezbollah-official-us-behind-all-sufferings-in-lebanon.

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Threat

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Extremists: Their Words. Their Actions.

In Their Own Words:

We reiterate once again that the brigades will directly target US bases across the region in case the US enemy commits a folly and decides to strike our resistance fighters and their camps [in Iraq].

Abu Ali al-Askari, Kata’ib Hezbollah (KH) Security Official Mar. 2023
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