Iran's Army Commander, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, affirmed on [date unknown] that the Islamic Republic's defense capabilities have altered the strategic calculations of its enemies. Speaking at a military event, Mousavi stressed that any act of aggression against Iran would meet a decisive and severe response.
According to General Mousavi, the development of Iran's military and defense capabilities, including its missile and drone programs, has created a significant deterrent. The senior military official stated that Iran's armed forces are always in a state of high combat readiness to protect the nation's security and territorial integrity.
The statement comes amid escalating regional tensions and political-military confrontations between Iran and several Western countries as well as Israel. Iran has repeatedly asserted that its missile and military programs are defensive in nature and not directed at any specific nation.
Analysts suggest that General Mousavi's remarks are part of Iran's media strategy to bolster domestic confidence and project strength toward adversaries. However, Western nations have frequently expressed concerns over Iran's ballistic missile program, accusing the country of destabilizing the region.
