Iran senior military adviser: ‘We must chop off Trump’s hand, slit Netanyahu’s throat, annihilate Israel’

| Published June 23, 2025

‘Perhaps America has joined [the war] because we were very close to annihilating Israel. It was in the closing stages’

Tensions in the Middle East reached a new high when Iranian General Ebrahim Jabbari, a senior adviser to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), issued direct and violent threats against former U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Broadcast on Iranian state television and translated by MEMRI, Jabbari’s remarks included calls to “chop off Trump’s hand,” “slit Netanyahu’s throat,” and “annihilate Israel,” marking one of the most aggressive public declarations from an Iranian official in recent years. These statements come amid escalating military confrontations involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, adding fuel to already volatile geopolitical dynamics in the region.

🔥 Iran’s senior IRGC adviser, Gen. Ebrahim Jabbari, issues stark threats

Gen. Ebrahim Jabbari—a senior adviser to the IRGC commander-in-chief—appeared on state TV, openly calling for violent action. He said Iranians must “chop off President Trump’s hand,” “slit [Prime Minister] Netanyahu’s throat,” and “annihilate Israel” He also declared that Iran was “very close to annihilating Israel”
His comments were amplified via MEMRI, with footage showing Iran’s official media broadcasting the full context of the threats

🎥 Video released by MEMRI confirms and contextualizes the threats

The MEMRI video features Jabbari on Iran’s Channel 3 TV, where he explicitly advocates these violent actions.
He framed them as justified “divine wisdom” under Supreme Leader Khamenei and boasted Iran’s ability to destroy U.S. military bases or warships “in the blink of an eye”.

Iranian General Ebrahim Jabbari, Advisor to IRGC Chief, on Iran State TV: We Must Chop Off Trump’s Hand, Slit Netanyahu’s Throat, Annihilate Israel pic.twitter.com/c9INFEDfnN

— MEMRI (@MEMRIReports) June 23, 2025

In the TV interview, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Core’s top leader had some startling – and some obviously false – things to say. As MEMRI reported:

The program’s host claimed that Iranian intelligence had intercepted internal Israeli communications indicating that, despite official reports stating there were no fatalities, over 500 Israelis were actually killed and 300 are missing following the previous day’s Iranian attacks, in which several dozen were reportedly wounded. Jabbari confirmed the host’s claim.

Later, Jabbari alleged that Israel had failed to intercept even a single Iranian missile. The host concluded by asserting that the world acknowledges Iran is in the right and that Iran must build a nuclear bomb.

Reporter: “Yesterday, our people conducted SIGINT operations, and they heard the [the Israelis] say that there were over 500 casualties, in our attacks yesterday. In addition, almost 300 people are missing, and they are stuck under the rubble, and about 200 people were injured. More than 200. So in our operations yesterday alone, more than 1,000 people were killed or injured, or are still missing.”

Responded Jabbari: “That is correct. … Perhaps, America has joined [the war], because we were very close to annihilating Israel. It was in the closing stages.” He added: “We must not lift our foot from Netanyahu’s throat, and the throats of the Zionist criminals. In addition to chopping off Trump’s hand, by means of the divine wisdom of our beloved Leader, who is more precious to us than our own lives, we must slit Netanyahu’s throat, and send him to Hell for all eternity.”

Reporter: “All of them, the young and the old, are occupiers. The Zionist idea, in general, is a Satanic ideology that needs to depart this world. Everybody who lives there, the young and the old – they are all occupiers, plunderers, and enemies. Now they are fleeing in boats. Yes, just like you came in boats, you need to flee in boats, back to where you came from.”

Jabbari: “America’s biggest asset in the region is not its warships and bases. These will be annihilated in the blink of an eye. America’s main asset and main investment in its war against us is Israel itself, and we must annihilate it.

“They fail to intercept even a single missile of ours.”

Reporter: “Today, not only does the world admit that Iran is right, they all admit that Iran needs to build a nuclear bomb. Polls in our country have shown that 90% of the people say we should do this.”

❗ Why this matters now

Jabbari’s threat aligns with long-standing Iranian policy rhetoric on Israel and the U.S..
But the explicit targeting of Trump and Netanyahu—and boasting of imminent annihilation—marks a sharp and chilling escalation amidst the current war-like conditions.
This comes as U.S. and Israeli forces have recently conducted airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, heightening regional tensions.

Implications

Escalation of Military Conflict
Jabbari’s threats reflect Iran’s growing readiness to confront both Israel and the U.S. directly. This could provoke preemptive or retaliatory strikes, dragging the region deeper into open war.
Increased Risk to Political Leaders
By targeting named individuals like Trump and Netanyahu, Iran signals it may move beyond symbolic threats—raising security concerns for former and current leaders.
Strained Global Diplomacy
These statements make it harder for international actors—especially Europe, Russia, and China—to mediate or de-escalate tensions diplomatically.
Impact on U.S. and Israeli Policy
The aggressive tone may prompt U.S. and Israeli leadership to harden their defense postures and reconsider covert and overt strategies toward Iran.
Nuclear Program Spotlight
Iran’s continued defiance amid nuclear site bombings could prompt further action by the IAEA, UN, or U.S.-led coalitions, increasing the chance of international sanctions or military involvement.

💬 Overall Takeaway:

The public threats made by Gen. Ebrahim Jabbari mark a dangerous turning point in the already volatile U.S.–Iran–Israel triangle. Far from being dismissed as mere rhetoric, his statements reflect Iran’s emboldened stance and willingness to escalate conflict—both symbolically and militarily. As hostilities intensify and world leaders assess their next moves, this moment underscores the urgent need for strategic clarity, strong deterrence, and international vigilance to prevent a broader war.