Israeli Defense Minister accused Iran of training militias from Iraq, Yemen, Lebanon and Syria to use drones

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz has denounced that the Kashan base located north of the city of Isfahan, Iran, is being used to train terrorists from Yemen, Iraq, Syria and Lebanon.

“These terrorists they are trained to use unmanned aerial vehicles produced by Iran. This base is a key point from which Iranian air terrorism is exported to the region, ”said Gantz, during his participation in the annual conference of the International Counterterrorism Institute (ICT) at Reichman University. .

“Iran has developed “indirect terrorism” perpetrated by organized “terrorist armies” that help it achieve its economic, political and military objectives.Gantz added.

According to the defense minister, drones made by Iran, “one of the most important tools it uses” in the Middle East, “are distributed in Yemen, Iraq, Syria and Lebanon.”, where it maintains close alliances with Shiite militias and armed satellite groups.

In turn, Gantz also accused Tehran of “”attempt to transfer the know-how necessary for the production of drones to Gaza”, Where he maintains links with the Islamist organizations Hamas and Islamic Jihad.

The Israeli minister also indicated that “it is time to act”. referring to the recent publication of a report by the International Atomic Energy Organization (IAEA), which questions the civilian character of Iran’s nuclear program. “Iran is not respecting the agreements it has signed and there is no reason to believe that it will comply with future agreements. Now is the time to act. I call on countries that are still members of the nuclear agreement to impose the sanctions provided for in the agreement. Time to respond“he claimed.

“The efforts against Iran, as well as against Afghanistan and other countries, are not only interests for the Middle East or for the West. Allies can be configured anywhere in the world. Now is the time for all the powers of the world, including Russia and China, to unite to the campaign for the maintenance of world stability, ”he said.

Gantz, expressed the desire of the State of Israel to resolve in peace and the security of the conflict they have with the Palestinian Authority.

“For this reason, I decided to meet the President of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, who has worked for years against terrorism in the interest of his people and of his national vision. In these difficult times, coordinating with the Palestinian Authority and strengthening the Palestinian economy is dozens of times better than strengthening Iranian representatives at our borders, ”the minister explained.

Regarding events in Israel in recent days, Gantz congratulated all the forces “on the ground participating in the operation to capture terrorists who escaped from prison, working twenty-four hours a day and achieving goals ”.

“We will continue the search for the two remaining terrorists by all means and with joint forces, ”he said.

The official added that “Israel has no intention of harming Palestinian residents of Judea and Samaria or the Gaza Strip. We encourage economic and social development measures. However, if terrorist organizations try to take advantage of the situation and act against the interests of the majority of Palestinians who wish to continue the trend of economic development and stability, they will be the first to pay the price. “

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