TEHRAN – A senior Iranian military commander warned on Friday that the country is well prepared to counter any invasion, stressing that the Iranian military is drawn from the country’s most talented young talent and is ready to defend against land, sea and air threats.
Iranian Army Deputy Coordinator Admiral Habibollah Sayari spoke to reporters at the National Archery Federation venue of the 4th World Army Archery Championship (WAC2025) hosted by the Army Air Force.
The remarks came amid continued efforts by the Iranian government to flaunt its military preparedness and deter potential adversaries. Brigadier General Reza Taraei Nik, deputy deputy for strategic planning and parliamentary affairs and spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense and Military Logistics, emphasized that the Iranian military has significantly increased its military, operational and logistics capabilities since the 12-day war, a short but intense conflict that tested Iran’s readiness.
Taranik recalled that even though the enemy had been preparing for 15 years to attack Iran, the invaders failed in the 12-day war. He warned that future invasion attempts would face an even stronger response from Iran, citing increased defense preparedness and the increased vulnerability of potential adversaries to Iran’s offensive capabilities. “Given the heavy losses and failures suffered during the 12-day war, it is unlikely that the enemy will attempt a new attack without carefully calculating its own vulnerabilities,” he said.
The 12-day conflict erupted on June 13, when Israel suddenly launched an attack on Iran, resulting in the loss of at least 1,064 lives, including military commanders, nuclear scientists and civilians. The United States intervened by bombing three Iranian nuclear facilities, an action the Iranian government called a grave violation of international law. In retaliation, Iranian forces attacked strategic locations across the occupied territories and targeted U.S. military facilities in the region, including Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base, the largest U.S. military installation in West Asia. The Iranian attack also damaged Israel’s main command and control center, training facilities, and a fortified air base that houses advanced fighter jets and electronic warfare systems.
Iran has repeatedly said it will respond firmly to any military aggression or action that threatens national security, suggesting that the lessons of the 12-day conflict continue to shape today’s military posture.
Many observers believe that Tel Aviv’s inability to achieve its desired goals, combined with Iran’s continued deterrent stance, could spark a new conflict in the near future.