Senior Military Commander Stresses Iran's Military Preparedness to Face Possible Threats

Senior Iranian military commander Major General Gholam Ali Rashid warned enemies against even thinking of an attack against Iran, saying that the country’s Armed Forces are well-prepared and have much potentials and capacities that they have not shown so far.

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Date: 01 October 2019 - 10:26

RNA - “The power of the Islamic Republic is much greater than what has been revealed so far, and Iran is ready for all probable situations in the region,” General Rashid,  Commander of Khatam ol-Anbia Headquarters, said, addressing the 23rd nationwide IRGC commanders’ conference in Tehran on Monday.

He underlined that the secret features of the Islamic Republic’s power is much beyond what has been revealed so far.

“We have prepared ourselves for all probable situations and we will use all our capabilities to defeat the enemy,” General Rashid added.

The senior Iranian military commander reiterated that the fate of the region will be determined in the process of current conflicts with the enemy and the final outcome will result from miscalculations of the enemy and from how “we would use our strategic advantages in opportunities; and the victory is ours”.

In relevant remarks on Wednesday, Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami warned enemies to avoid underestimating Iran’s power of response to their threats, saying that Tehran has vast potentials to create danger for the enemies, although it is still exercising self-restraint.

“We have above the borders of fear from enemies, and if we launch an attack, we surely claim responsibility very bravely. Did we not declare the (downing of a US spy) drone?" General Salami said, addressing a forum in Tehran.

In relevant remarks on Saturday, Commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh underlined that enemies of Iran are fully aware of the country’s military capabilities and preparedness, and for the same reason they do not dare to even think about attacking the Islamic Republic.

“The enemy is completely disappointed in the military field and therefore it cannot do a damn thing in this regard,” Brigadier General Hajizadeh said.

He underlined that the country is immune against military threats from outside thanks to its military strength, and said, “Compared to the early years after the Islamic Revolution, Iran has dramatically grown its power in all areas.”

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