In response to the orders of the leaders of the Islamic Revolution, he said that Iranian army troops are fully prepared and will be a decisive and regretful blow to Israel’s child murder regime.
After being appointed to this position, he issued a message, highlighting his determination to deal a repentant, decisive blow to the backbone of the criminal Zionist regime for an attack on Iranian territory.
Early on June 14, Islamic Revolution leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei appointed Major General Amir Khatami as commander of the Islamic Republic of the Iranian Army.
General Hatami served as Minister of Defense from 2013 to 2021.
In the official order, Ayatollah Khamenei cited Khatami’s “devotion, ability, experience” as the basis for his appointment, calling for a “transformative and innovative approach” under his leadership.
The leader also expressed his gratitude to Abdulrahim Musavi’s retired commander, who praised his “honest and valuable efforts” during his tenure.
The assassination of General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri led Ayatollah Khamenei to appointed Major General Seyed Abdulrahim Musavi as chief of staff in the army.
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