Ira Army Fully Prepared for Confrontation and Retaliation

TEHRAN (Iran News) Major General Seyyed Abdolrahim Mousavi made the remarks during a nighttime visit to assess the readiness of one of the Armed Forces’ units. He said the Iranian nation has consistently stood firm against what he described as the United States’ arrogant and aggressive behavior, forcing it into repeated failures, including during what he called a recent complex, multi-dimensional, and terrorist conflict that disrupted enemy calculations.

Mousavi said the Iranian people have proven repeatedly over the past 47 years that Iran “cannot be swallowed,” adding that an obstinate enemy that refuses to learn lessons will ultimately be defeated.

He noted that those who spent months promoting the narrative of a “weak Iran” must now either retract their claims or face what he described as a “regional slap” demonstrating Iran’s power.

Referring to past conflicts, the Armed Forces chief said adversaries appear to have forgotten that in 1979, despite difficult conditions, the Iranian people resisted the world’s major powers for eight years and prevailed. He added that during the so-called 12-day war, Iran thwarted and defeated what he described as a 20-year plan by the United States and the Israeli regime, and later foiled an alleged quasi-coup attempt during the unrest in the month of Dey. “Ira Army ”

Mousavi warned that Iran’s enemies, particularly the United States, should recognize that the motivation of Iran’s Armed Forces to confront adversaries has never been as strong as it is today. He said unresolved retaliation remains on the agenda, and that even a minor miscalculation would open the way for decisive action. “The world will witness a different face of a strong Iran,” he said, adding that in such a scenario, the region would become unsafe for U.S. forces and its allies.

He further stated that if a war were to break out, men and women of the resistance would eliminate any foreign presence in the region.

Mousavi also dismissed claims about a possible naval blockade of Iran, saying Iran’s geography and geopolitical position make it impossible to besiege. He announced that following the 12-day war and continued hostile actions by the United States and Israel, Iran has revised its defense doctrine, shifting toward an offensive approach based on rapid, wide-ranging operations and decisive, unconventional strategies.

He concluded that Iran, relying on divine promises, public support, and strong, ready Armed Forces under the leadership of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, would show no negligence toward its enemies. “We think only of victory,” he said, reiterating that Iran is fully prepared for confrontation and retaliation.