The role of regional weapons as Iran's defense shield Brigadier General Dr. Iyad al-Tufan, a military expert, said in a statement: The commander of the Hatem al-Anbiya base, in a meeting attended by senior Iranian military and security officials, told about the words of General Qassem Soleimani three months before his assassination, based on which a defense route was created in the area. He added: According to this quote, before reaching Iran, America and Israel have to face seven armies and regional groups formed in Arab countries, including Lebanon, Palestine, Iraq and Yemen, which serve as a shield and arm of defense.

The role of regional weapons as Iran's defense shield Brigadier General Dr. Iyad al-Tufan, a military expert, said in a statement: The commander of the Hatem al-Anbiya base, in a meeting attended by senior Iranian military and security officials, told about the words of General Qassem Soleimani three months before his assassination, based on which a defense route was created in the area. He added: According to this quote, before reaching Iran, America and Israel have to face seven armies and regional groups formed in Arab countries, including Lebanon, Palestine, Iraq and Yemen, which serve as a shield and arm of defense.