Former Israel Defense Forces spokesman Maj. Doron Spielman on Thursday told Newsmax Iran is full of bluster and little capability.

Spielman told “Newsline” that Iran’s claim that it delivered a “slap in the face” to the United States shows the reality. “It’s a paper tiger that threatens the entire world.” He said if Iran could strike with emphasis, it would have done so already.

“If [Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei] had a nuclear weapon, he would use it,” said Spielman.

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