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Iranian Military Adviser Confirms Missile Readiness in Response to Israeli Threats Against Beirut

Jun 04, 2026 10:51 PM CT Tehran, Iran iran,hezbollah,missiles,deterrence,beirut,escalation

Summary

Mohsen Rezaei, senior military adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader, stated that Iranian missiles were prepared for launch following Israeli threats to target Hezbollah strongholds in southern Beirut. This statement serves as a deterrent signal, reinforcing the axis of resistance's readiness to escalate in response to Israeli military pressure on its Lebanese proxy.

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Top Iranian military adviser says missiles were ready after Israeli threats to Beirut Senior military adviser to Iran’s supreme leader, Mohsen Rezaei, said that missiles were ready to be launched after Israeli threats to target Beirut’s southern suburbs.  In an interview with Iranian st...

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Actor Responses

Iran NEUTRAL

Declared missile readiness to counter Israeli threats against Beirut.

Israel NEUTRAL

Issued threats to target southern suburbs of Beirut.

Hezbollah NEUTRAL

Target of Israeli threats; beneficiary of Iranian deterrent posture.

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