TEHRAN – Senior Iranian military officials have repeatedly made the country’s unwavering preparations to protect national interests, territorial and regional influence.
Major General Mohammad Bagieri, chief of staff of the Iranian army, made his remarks on Monday as he visited South Hormozgan province on Sunday to assess the operational readiness of the strategic Persian Gulf region.
With Army Commander Major Abdulrahim Musavi and Navy Commander Shar Irani, Bhagheli toured the navy and combat units in Bandar Abbas and surrounding coastal areas.
“This visit to the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz and the Sea of Oman is intended to assess the operational status of the region and ensure full preparation of the Army’s strategic navy and IRGC navy in particular.
He emphasized that Iranian forces can respond to potential threats. “The scenario is not caught off guard, and the threat is not unanswered.”
The road to strength lies in resistance: former IRGC chief
In another development, former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and current member of The Eupediency Council, reiterated similar sentiments at a ceremony in Tehran.
On Monday, Rezaei praised the sacrifices of security forces protecting key national figures, highlighting the strategic significance of their role.
Looking at Gaza’s humanitarian crisis, Rezai condemned Israel’s “unprecedented crimes” and accused Tel Aviv of violating international human rights.
“What’s even more embarrassing is the silence of certain Western and regional governments in the face of these atrocities,” he added, warning that Israel has now turned its attention to Syria and Iraq with plans to fragment both countries.
“In these circumstances, our only path to progress and dignity is through resistance. It was in the fields of jihad and martialism that we found our identity. That is where we must stand,” Lezai concluded.
Meanwhile, Tehran once again highlighted the red line amid new calls by Western officials to expand the scope of diplomatic negotiations with Iran.
The Islamic Republic has consistently argued that its nuclear program will remain peaceful. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has repeatedly verified that Iran’s nuclear activity, the world’s most intrusive test subject to testing, shows no signs of weaponization.
Nevertheless, Washington’s voices (including US President Donald Trump) have called for the complete dismantling of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. Iran firmly rejected such a call, emphasizing that its defensive capabilities and regional impacts are also off the table in every talk.