JERUSALEM, Israel – Just two days after Iran’s election of a new president, more evidence reveals Iran is expanding its war machine. And Iran continues to support and aid its proxies in the Middle East committed to destroying the Jewish state.
Iran’s new president is described as a moderate, but the U.S. doesn’t expect this will change Iran’s belligerent behavior in the region.
State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said, “We have no expectation that this election will lead to a fundamental change in Iran’s direction or its policies.”
Election ‘Not Free or Fair’
The State Department labeled the election “not free or fair,” which earned a rebuke from Iran.
Nasser Kanaani, spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said, “Such politically motivated and meddling remarks are condemned and rejected by the Iranian government and the Iranian people.”
Iran’s foreign ministry says if a full-scale war breaks out between Hezbollah and Israel, it will weigh in on the side of Hezbollah.
Kanaani explained, “The Islamic Republic of Iran considers supporting Lebanon – its security, government, people and resistance – a key principle. When necessary, Iran will not hesitate to support Lebanon and its security.”
Hezbollah ‘a Formidable Adversary’
Amiad Cohen serves as a major
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