Joint military activities of Israel, some Arab states are a sign of desperation, says Iranian commander

The joint military activities of Israel and some Arab countries in the Gulf are done "out of desperation", a senior Iranian army commander said on Monday.

Armed Forces spokesperson Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi's remarks to Tasnim came after the Israeli defence minister said Israel was building a U.S.-sponsored regional air defence alliance which had already foiled attempted Iranian attacks.