The former commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, Mohesen Rezaei, says pivotal events are on the horizon in Palestine in coming days.

Speaking on Saturday, Rezaei emphasized that Iran cannot remain indifferent to global issues, asserting that the world is increasingly interconnected with Iran's interests. He also claimed that Iran's presence beyond its borders is aimed at “minimizing potential threats within its own territory while ensuring regional stability.”

His comments come as numerous Iranians find it objectionable that their nation's resources are channeled into backing proxy forces across the region, such as in Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, and Yemen. They believe such activities create international friction involving Iran and Iranians, at a time when the urgent needs of the people are being overlooked.

However, Rezaei stated that Iran is not actively seeking war but is “unafraid of it if necessary.” He referred to Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's speech the previous day.

Nasrallah on Friday commented on the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel saying that the decision to launch the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas was entirely a “Palestinian decision.” There have been claims of Iranian and Hezbollah involvement in planning the attack, with reports of meetings in Beirut and Damascus since April.

Some social media users mocked Nasrallah's statements, suggesting that he refrained from direct involvement in the ongoing conflict, fearing potential US repercussions.

Others pointed out that, similar to Iran's ruler Ali Khamenei, Nasrallah limited his threats to verbal rhetoric and has not actively support Hamas in the war, in line with previous US warnings to both parties.