Chief of the General Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, Major General Ali Abdollahi, made the remarks during a ceremony honoring martyred Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh and introducing his successor, Mehrdad Akhlaghi, Press TV reported.
"We will defend our country under any circumstances. We will not allow any aggressor to encroach upon the country whether it seeks to seize our territory or harm the Islamic Republic establishment,” Abdollahi said.
He also highlighted the failure of the administration of US President Donald Trump to bring Iran to its knees due to enhanced unity among the Iranian people and their officials.
“The US is no longer the superpower it once claimed to be. It has grown old,” he added. “Trump tried everything he could, but he failed because Iran’s government and nation stand united.”
The commander referred to Iran’s national unity, public resilience, coordination among different branches of the government, and the efforts of the Armed Forces as key factors in helping the country overcome difficult circumstances.
He further said that the Islamic Republic has never started a war and has always defended the country and its people against acts of aggression.
MNA
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