News | Major Gen. Mousavi: Any adventurism against Iran will come at heavy cost / “Cold Olympics” in Italy

Pars Today — The Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces said that imposing a war on the Islamic Republic of Iran would result in the enemy’s definitive and strategic defeat.

Major General Seyyed Abdolrahim Mousavi, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, wrote in a message on Saturday marking Iranian Air Force Day (8 February):

“Today, the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force, relying on firm faith, knowledge and indigenous capabilities, valuable operational experience, continuous modernization and enhancement of combat power, and comprehensive readiness, is at the highest level of preparedness.”

He added that, in full coordination with the other branches of Iran’s armed forces, the Air Force is ready to deliver a decisive, swift, and regret-inducing response to any threat, aggression, or miscalculation by the enemy, and to deal a crushing blow to any aggressor.

Major General Mousavi stressed that the enemies of the Islamic Republic of Iran are well aware that any adventurism or attempt to impose a war on Iran will not only result in their definitive and strategic defeat, but will also expand the scope of war and crisis across the entire region, imposing heavy and irreparable costs on its planners and supporters.

Slovak PM: Sanctions on Russia have only harmed the EU

In other news, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that by sanctioning Russia, the European Union is only harming itself. He emphasized that the EU is on a “downward slope”, with economic trends in the bloc being “worrisome”, and competitiveness declining in many European countries.

Widespread protests against Netanyahu in the Occupied Territories

Amid ongoing internal crises in Israel, thousands of Israelis once again took to the streets to protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his cabinet. During the demonstrations, they called on Israeli authorities to establish a committee to investigate Israel’s failure to prevent the Al-Aqsa Storm operation, which Israelis refer to as the October 7, 2023 attack.

“Cold Olympics” in Italy

Amid ongoing controversies surrounding the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, clashes erupted between opponents of the games and the police. Protesters voiced concerns over the environmental impact of constructing Olympic facilities and what they described as the economic and social harms caused by the event.

Additionally, athletes from the Israeli regime were booed during the Winter Olympics opening parade, as Italian spectators expressed their opposition to the participation of Israeli athletes in the games.

Greenland’s economy minister: “We will not become American”

Amid trilateral talks between Greenland, Denmark, and the United States, Mot Borat Ajd, Greenland’s Minister of Economy and Trade, said that while Greenland welcomes cooperation with the U.S., it has no intention of becoming part of America.

The minister also emphasized that China and Russia do not pose any threat to Greenland, and the territory has no security concerns regarding these countries. He further stated that leasing or transferring parts of Greenland’s land—either to the U.S. or any other country—is not on the agenda of the autonomous government.