Tensions in the Middle East escalated further on Saturday after senior Iranian security official Ali Larijani accused the United States and Israel of pursuing a strategy aimed at breaking Iran apart.
Speaking in a pre-recorded interview broadcast on Iranian state television, Larijani claimed that the ultimate objective of Washington and Tel Aviv is not merely to weaken Iran militarily, but to cause the “fundamental disintegration” of the Islamic Republic.
According to the Iranian security chief, the recent wave of military strikes and political pressure is part of a broader plan to destabilize the country and reshape the region’s balance of power. Larijani argued that the United States believes Iran could collapse quickly under sustained military and political pressure.
“They thought it would be simple — strike Iran, take control, and finish the matter,” Larijani said, suggesting that Western leaders underestimated the resilience of Iran’s political system and society.
War Sparks Accusations
The remarks come amid a rapidly intensifying conflict between Iran and Israel that has drawn international attention. The crisis escalated dramatically after joint U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets in late February reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, triggering a wave of retaliatory missile and drone attacks across the region.
Iranian forces have since launched strikes against Israeli positions and U.S. interests in the Middle East, while Israel continues targeting Iranian military infrastructure.
Larijani said the attacks have only strengthened Iranian unity, insisting that the Iranian people will not allow their country to be divided.
Claims of “Partition Strategy”
In his comments, Larijani also accused Israel of seeking to divide larger regional powers to ensure its own security. He claimed Israeli leaders believe weakening Iran internally would remove one of their most significant geopolitical threats.
Iranian officials have repeatedly warned that any attempt to destabilize the country could trigger wider regional consequences.
Uncertain Path Ahead
Despite the heated rhetoric, analysts note that Iran’s leadership structure remains intact and capable of continuing the conflict even under heavy military pressure. Intelligence assessments suggest that even large-scale attacks may not easily lead to regime collapse due to the country’s entrenched political and military institutions.
With military operations ongoing and diplomatic channels strained, the war risks widening further across the Middle East, raising fears of a prolonged confrontation involving multiple regional and global powers.
For now, Iran’s leadership appears determined to resist what it describes as a campaign aimed at dismantling the state — while Washington and Israel continue to push for strategic pressure on Tehran.
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