“The history of wars in western Asia during the past four decades show that human and material losses for war initiators including Saddam [Hussein], America, the Zionist regime and Saudi Arabia, were the result of their mistakes in calculations and decision-making. Lengthening and expansion of wars, too, happened due to other factors which couldn’t be calculated,” he added.

The commander went on to say that it is the “the ability to manage the war in wide geographical regions in an extended time” which will determine the fate of war, not “the destruction power” of involved parties.

Tensions in the region erupted after US implemented a series of hostile policies on Iran, namely withdrawal from the nuclear deal, re-imposition of economic sanctions, deploying forces in the region, and designating IRGC as a foreign terrorist organization among others. Tehran says it doesn’t look for war but also stresses that it will strongly defend against any possible threats.

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The top commander noted that the Islamic Republic’s military nature is not based on aggression, adding that the armed forces are fully ready to back off any possible offensive by the enemies at an operational level.

Major General Rashid stressed that the Islamic establishment is at the highest level of defensive-military readiness and capable of confronting any threat, saying, the armed forces are constantly monitoring the enemies’ movements and are ready to take action against anything or anyone who wants to endanger the lives of the nation or undermine the integrity of the country.

“Any violation will be more costly to the aggressors rather than having any achievement for them,” he added.

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Iran doesn’t embrace war but is ready to defend the nation’s interest in the face of any threat and aggression, he added.

The commander said that the time and scope of the war will not be in control of anyone, adding that the US must remember the mistake of invading Iraq and Afghanistan, which has inflicted 7,000 billion dollars and 70,000 dead and wounded in these countries.

Tensions between Iran and the United States reached a record high after a US spy drone violated Iran’s airspace and ignored Iran’s warnings before being targeted by IRGC’s air defense.

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“The Islamic Republic of Iran is engaged in a strategic confrontation with the US-Zionist-Saudi coalition over maintaining stability and also the position of regional power,” he said.

Iran doesn’t seek war but is ready to strongly defend the country against any threat and aggression, he said, adding, “if a conflict occurs in the region, its duration and extent cannot be managed by any country.”

“Regional countries’ interests are interconnected and it’s not possible to portion out war and peace. Either we all move on the path of stability or the [whole] region will be plunged into war and instability due to [both] US’s interventionist policies and the provocations of certain countries.”

Tensions grew between Tehran and Washington when a US spy drone intruded into Iranian airspace on Thursday and was then brought down by IRGC air defense systems.

“Words are not enough to prevent a war; appropriate behavior and resolve are required,” added the commander.

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The made the remarks as Iran was preparing to mark the anniversary of the liberation of Khorramshahr from Saddam Hussein’s forces on May 24, 1982.

He also described liberation of Khorramshahr as a symbol of national unity and a turning point in the history of Iran, which was achieved through the sacrifices of the men and women of the heroic Iran with God Almighty’s help.

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The senior commander added that “we do not welcome any war in the region, because it is definitely for the benefit of the United States and the Zionist regime, but we are always ready to stand against any aggressor, and we will defeat them with the help of God.”

Reiterating that the Islamic Republic always believes in peaceful co-existence with its neighbors, General Rashid said, “we always strive for this goal, otherwise the US and the occupying regime will put the region through crises and unpredictable incidents.”

He added that the eight-year Iraq-Iraq war (1980-88) has shown that “if we do not strive to maintain enough power, we will be invaded; we will defend the interests of our people so that the life of our nation can be well protected.”

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