Tehran: Chief Commander of Iran's Army, Major General Amir Hatami, has emphasized that the Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran will decisively counter any threat or ill intention posed by enemies against Iran and its people.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, in a message on Sunday, Major General Hatami expressed his gratitude for the kindness and support shown by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution and Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Armed Forces, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, towards the Army, on the occasion of National Army Day.

The Chief Commander of Iran's Army added that all four branches of the Army, along with other Armed Forces of the country, are prepared to protect Islam, Iran, and its people across all domains-land, air, and sea.

He emphasized that the Army will firmly confront any adversary that poses a threat to the nation and its citizens, adding that the Army's elite forces will strive wholeheartedly to preserve the independence, territorial integrity, and system of the Islamic Republic of Iran, as well as to continue the country's progress and advancements in various fields.