A high-ranking officer from the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has reaffirmed that Iran is still committed to avenging the death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, despite the delay, according to a report from the Tehran Times.

Haniyeh was killed in Tehran in July, just a few hours after the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed they had taken out Fuad Shukr, Hezbollah’s deputy leader, in Lebanon.

In a public statement, Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi of the IRGC underscored that Iran’s retaliation is “certain,” but it will take place at a time Iran considers most effective.

During a ceremony held on Saturday morning, Naqdi remarked, “Revenge is certain, and we have made it clear on multiple occasions. There is no doubt about it. The retaliation must happen at the right time to be effective.”

He went on to criticize the United States, describing it as Israel’s “sole backer,” and asserted, “The US is complicit in the atrocities in Gaza.”

Naqdi further suggested that Iran’s plan for revenge is already in motion, telling the Iranian public that they should soon expect good news.

{Matzav.com}