Issue 34, 18/10/2023 Iran Assessment
“Islamic Republic planning entering a war with Israel”.
- The Aerospace Organization has reported that, considering recent events in the war between Israel and Hamas, swift action is needed to withdraw the operational forces from the field. The best exit route is expected to be through Egypt border grossing.
- The IRGC reported that in the past 48 hours, purchased arms shipments in Iraq have been loaded with 700,000 functional weapons, previously used in that country, and transferred to Syria. These weapons primarily belong to American military units and will reach Gaza in fragments through various covert operations.
- The Quds Force has reported that orders have been issued to Hezbollah to transfer missile warheads to Gaza.
- The Basij Organization has reported that 800,000 forces from the Basij are ready to be deployed to the borders of Israel.
- By the order of the Supreme Leader’s Foundation for the Oppressed People, a sum of six million dollars has been allocated to the Quds Force to cover the expenses of the Gaza residents. Sending and supplying food and beverages are being facilitated by local forces at the Egypt-Gaza border.
- The IRGC intelligence states that public opinions regarding the war in the region vary across the country’s social networks. Generally, these opinions are in Favor of Israel and support their actions. This investigation reveals that the people are in opposition to the regime and may initiate protest actions under this pretext. Among these discussions, there is also approval for a war between Iran and Israel.
