Iran’s Deputy Chief of Staff Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi has accused Israel of using threats, media campaigns, and political maneuvers to conceal its defeat in a recent 12-day war. Speaking to Al-Mayadeen, Vahidi alleged that Israel’s leadership is engaged in psychological warfare to distract from its strategic failures and internal crises.

He linked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s upcoming visit to the United States and ongoing threats against Iran to what he described as an effort to project strength amid growing isolation. According to Vahidi, Israel’s rhetoric does not reflect the real situation on the ground, and its objectives in the confrontation with Iran have not been achieved.

The comments come amid heightened regional tensions and continued diplomatic maneuvering between Tehran and Tel Aviv. Analysts suggest the exchange underscores the deepening hostility between the two nations and could influence future security alignments in the Middle East.