Commander of the Iranian Army's Air Defense Force Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard lauded his country’s military capabilities, highlighting that Iran’s military preparedness disheartens those holding grudge against Tehran to even talk about war.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry denied that Tehran replaced its ambassador to Nigeria over the envoy’s support for jailed Shiite leader Sheikh Ibrahim al-Zakzaky and his followers, adding that the false claim was spread by “Wahhabi-affiliated movements”.

Iran says it considers possible Israeli presence in a US-led coalition in the Persian Gulf as a clear threat to its national security, and reserves the right to counter it.

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami warned that any new war in the region will be a major threat to Israel, describing the issue as a main source of concern for the US.

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami warned that the military coalition that the US is attempting to form in the Persian Gulf will undermine regional security.

The Iranian foreign ministry on Thursday lashed out at Bahrain for suspicious and provocative moves, saying that they disturb regional security and stability.

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami underlined the importance of establishment of security along the country's borders, saying that the Iranian Armed Forces are ready to respond to any attack.

Human rights has been sabotaged by the United States and its allies, says the head of Iran's Human Rights Council, noting that the Islamic Republic is trying to free human rights of politicization.

Head of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps Public Relations Department Brigadier General Ramezan Sharif lauded the IRGC for downing an intruder US spy drone and seizing a violator British oil tanker in the Persian Gulf.

Head of Iran's Civil Defense Organization Brigadier General Gholamreza Jalali underlined his country's high defense power, saying that the shooting down of the intruding US spy drone showed that Tehran is serious about defending borders.