TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – Commander of Iran's Army Ground Force Brigadier General Kioomars Heidari said that the Army has updated its equipment and is readier than ever to defend the country.

He made the remarks Thursday while addressing guards of Dogharoon border in eastern Iran.

Any stupid act by the enemies of the Islamic Revolution will receive a crushing response by the Army Ground Force, he warned.

The top commander went on to say that Armed Forces of the country are continuously monitoring enemies’ threats and movements and are ready to respond at any moment.

He also said that the Ground Forces of the Army relies completely on home-made equipment and described this as a matter of pride and 'honor’.

The responsibility of securing Dogharoon border areas was recently handed to the Army and the force will make every effort to guard the Iranian soil, he added.

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