Tehran: Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, the chairman of the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, has announced that Iran will continue to enhance both its defensive and offensive military capabilities. Speaking during a visit to the tactical headquarters of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force, Mousavi highlighted the importance of strengthening the IRGC’s specialized defensive, offensive, and combat capacities.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Mousavi expressed satisfaction with the readiness of the IRGC and other branches of the Armed Forces to decisively safeguard the country’s independence, security, and territorial integrity, and to confront any potential threats. He highlighted the vigilance of Iran’s military, particularly during the eight-year Sacred Defense and the 12-day Israeli conflict with Iran, noting that the country’s current level of preparedness has effectively deterred adversaries from making miscalculations.

Mousavi concluded that these measures will guarantee the sustainable security and robust deterrent power of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the face of any aggression.