The Islamic Republic's 2024 attacks against Israel targeted the political heart of global arrogance and the eldest child of America, said the chief-commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

"Iran attacked the political heart of arrogance. Israel is America's eldest child; anyone would rather suffer harm themselves than see their child harmed," said Hossein Salami, referring to Iran's missile and drone strikes against Israel in April and October 2024.

"We acted in a way that prevented the enemy from responding and avoided war—this is astonishing and a miracle," he added.