IRGC Aerospace commander promises crushing response to future aggressors
Iran Press TV
Thursday, 13 November 2025 11:53 PM
A senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a stern warning to adversaries against any acts of aggression toward Iran.
Brigadier General Seyyed Majid Mousavi, chief commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force, made these remarks on Thursday on the sidelines of a ceremony in Tehran honoring the martyrs of the force.
Mousavi emphasized that potential aggressors should think twice before considering any hostile actions against the Iranian nation.
He pledged to uphold the legacy of the martyrs, which he called "the cornerstone of Iran's defense capabilities."
In his address, Mousavi paid tribute to the Martyr Hassan Tehrani Moghaddam, commending his strategic vision in identifying and countering threats.
Tehrani Moqaddam is known as the "father of Iran's missile program" and a visionary military strategist who was ahead of his time.
He played an instrumental role in developing Iran's indigenous missile capabilities during the 1980s imposed war and groomed many aerospace commanders who continued his mission.
General Mousavi now heads the IRGC aerospace division after the martyrdom of General Amirali Hajizadeh, his predecessor, in the Israeli military aggression against Iran in June.
Hajizadeh was one of the finest protégés of Tehrani Moqaddam's school of thought and training, carrying forward his unfinished mission until his martyrdom earlier this year.
Mousavi on Thursday noted that Tehrani Moghaddam's enduring influence stemmed from his exceptional ability to recognize dangers and take decisive action.
"This martyr left a legacy for all Iranian people that is known as the axis of the country's defense power," Mousavi stated.
The ceremony not only commemorated martyred commanders but also reaffirmed Iran's commitment to enhancing its defense forces.
Mousavi highlighted that the sacrifices of these martyrs play a crucial role in shaping Iran's military strength, vowing to continue their path.
Furthermore, he emphasized that Iran's capabilities have been strengthened by the contributions of Martyr Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, the commander of the IRGC's Aerospace Division, and Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Major General Mohammad Bagheri.
"We will pursue the martyrs' legacy with determination and bring the enemy to its knees in the event of any mistake," he stated.
Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi, a senior spokesman for the Iranian armed forces, echoed Mousavi's sentiments, asserting that Iran will not waver in its quest for strength.
"We will not weaken under any circumstances," Shekarchi stated.
He also reiterated Tehrani Moghaddam's fervent wish for the destruction of the Zionist regime, expressing confidence that this ambition will ultimately be realized.
"The blood of martyrs like Amir Ali Hajizadeh flows through the veins of our nation and this force, empowering us," the Armed Forces spokesperson remarked, underscoring that each loss only strengthens Iran's resolve and commitment to its national security.
Tehrani Moqaddam had made a wish: "When I die, write on my grave: here lies the person who wanted to destroy Israel."
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 civilians.
The United States also entered the war by bombing three Iranian nuclear sites in a grave violation of international law.
In response, the Iranian Armed Forces targeted strategic sites across the occupied territories as well as the al-Udeid air base in Qatar, the largest American military base in West Asia.
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 assault.
A leading independent American news website, The Grayzone, recently revealed that during the 12-day June war, Iran targeted a tower in central Tel Aviv above a secret underground Israeli-US intelligence bunker known as Site 81, located under the Da Vinci apartment complex.
The strikes were highly precise, hitting multiple strategic military and intelligence sites, including universities linked to military, such as the Weizmann Institute, which suffered $570 million in damages.
Heavy Israeli censorship prevented detailed reporting on these attacks, with media outlets suppressed and journalists forced away from impact sites. The attacks demonstrated the accuracy of Iranian missiles and caused significant damage to sensitive Israeli military infrastructure.
Iran's ability to launch such a strike, despite ongoing Israeli and US efforts to disrupt missile launch sites, signals a resilient and adaptive missile program. It demonstrates Tehran's operational readiness to conduct high-profile retaliatory strikes.
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