Sacred Defense

Iran's MoD spox:

Defense production vol. rises 2.5fold since pre-Ramadan war

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Pointing to the rise in country's capacity for producing weaponry and defense equipment, a spokesman for the Ministry of Defense stated indigenous defense production volume has increased 2.5-fold compared to before 40-day war.

MoD spox:

Iran seeks peace but defends its rights, security, interests

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – The spokesperson of Iran’s Defense Ministry says Tehran seeks peace while defending its rights, security, and interests, adding that recognizing Iran’s legitimate rights would pave the way for ending the conflict.

Iran not to yield even an iota in face of enemy: IRGC cmdr.

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force has said the powerful Iranian Armed Forces, like the eight years of Sacred Defense, will not retreat an iota in the face of enemy.

Brig. Gen. Araghi:

Psychological war major part of enemy’s op. during 12-day war

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Pointing to the US-Israeli war of aggression waged against Iran, the head of the Sacred Defense Documentation and Research Center has said psychological war was major part of enemy’s operation during the 12-day war.

IRGC statement:

Armed Forces ready to give a firm response to any attacks

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has emphasized that the powerful Armed Forces of the country is ready to deliver a firm and decisive response to any enemy’s new aggression.

Army chief:

Armed Forces not to hesitate to defend Iran's independence

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Iran's army commander-in-chief said the armed forces will not hesitate for a moment in defending the country's independence against enemies, in a message marking the start of Sacred Defence Week.

Army chief cmdr.:

Air defense symbol of self-reliance in protecting Iran skies

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Iran’s Army Commander-in-Chief Major General Amir Hatami has said that the air defense is a symbol of defensive power and self-reliance in protecting the country’s airspaces.

Pres. Pezeshkian:

Unity, solidarity key to Iran’s resistance against threats

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says that patience, solidarity and hope remain the foundations of the Islamic Republic’s unbreakable resilience in the face of escalating external pressures and threats.

Iran marks 36th anniv. of return of POWs from Iraq to home

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – Monday marks 36th anniversary of the beginning of a multi-stage process to release and repatriate tens of thousands of Iranian captives held by Iraq’s toppled Baath regime during and after eight-year war in 1980s.

Waging war against Iran to cost dearly for enemy: Gen. Vahidi

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – IRGC Deputy Commander Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi says that Iran’s defense capabilities have been developed in the recent years greatly that any miscalculation by the enemy in waging war against Iran will be too costly.

Iran's Army Ground Force fully ready to defend country: cmdr.

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Iran's Army Ground Force Commander Brigadier General Ali Jahanshahi has said that country’s Army Ground Force is fully prepared to confront any threat in line with defending the country.

Rear Admiral Sayyari:

Homegrown production of destroyer symbol of self-sufficiency

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Deputy Commander of the Iranian Army for Coordination Affairs Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari has said that Iran could manufacture its first sophisticated “Jamaran” destroyer which is a symbol of self-sufficiency and progress.

Senior Army Cmdr.:

Iran ready to respond to any enemy’s potential threats

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – Iran’s Army Ground Forces Commander Brigadier General Ali Jahanshahi says that the country is fully prepared to respond to any enemy’s potential threats, benefiting from the competent manpower and state-of-the-art weapons.