New war room chief: Iranian forces stronger than ever after recent war
Iran Press TV
Thursday, 04 September 2025 7:22 PM
Major General Ali Abdollahi, newly appointed commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, says Iran's Armed Forces are now "more prepared" and possess enhanced capabilities following the recent 12-day war with Israel and the US.
General Abdollahi was appointed by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei after the martyrdom of Major General Gholam Ali Rashid and his successor Major General Ali Shadmani, both of whom were assassinated during Israeli strikes on Iran in June.
The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters serves as the unified combatant command of Iran's armed forces. It functions under the General Staff and is responsible for planning and coordinating joint military operations among the branches of the Iranian military.
In a statement marking the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon Him) and the start of Unity Week — an annual event promoting Sunni-Shia unity — General Abdollahi emphasized the importance of national cohesion and religious solidarity.
He praised the "sacred unity" displayed by Iranians during the recent war, saying it was key to thwarting the "hostile objectives of the Zionist enemy and the United States against the country".
"The enemy is attempting to inflame the domestic atmosphere through psychological and media warfare, even as it grapples with internal, regional, and international challenges of its own," he said.
Abdollahi added that Iran's armed forces are now in a stronger position than prior to the war.
"The Armed Forces are better prepared than before the recent imposed war and possess greater and more advanced capabilities," he said.
He reassured the public that there is no cause for concern about the nation's future, and emphasized the military's ongoing readiness.
"The Armed Forces are always fully prepared to protect the country's sovereignty, national security, and the achievements of the Islamic Revolution," Abdollahi stated.
On June 13, Israel launched a blatant and unprovoked aggression against Iran, triggering a 12-day war that killed at least 1,064 people in the country, including military commanders, nuclear scientists, and ordinary civilians.
The United States also entered the war by bombing three Iranian nuclear sites in a grave violation of international law.
On June 24, Iran, through its successful retaliatory operations against both the Israeli regime and the US, managed to impose a halt to the terrorist aggression.
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