Iran has 'complete' deterrence power against enemies: Top general
Iran Press TV
Thursday, 07 August 2025 9:51 AM
The top Iranian military official has praised the country's combat and defense capabilities, saying the Islamic Republic enjoys full deterrence in the face of enemies.
Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi made the remarks at a ceremony on Thursday, marking the 40th day since the martyrdom of several Iranian military commanders during the unprovoked Israeli-US aggression in June.
"The deterrence power of the Islamic Republic of Iran is complete, and as Leader of the Islamic Revolution [Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei] has stated, the Iranian nation is well-equipped both for negotiations and for defense," he said.
He also warned that in the event of any new aggression, Iran's response will be decisive, crushing, and unlike anything in the past.
Mousavi further noted that the martyrdom of Iranian commanders, scientists, students, athletes, among others, during the terrorist assault reinforced national unity and amplified the voice of the people's resilience.
"The enemies do not realize that if an aggressor sets foot on this soil, Iranians—regardless of their creed and belief—will stand united against them," he said.
On June 13, Israel launched a blatant act of aggression against Iran, triggering a 12-day war that killed at least 1,064 people in the country.
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-Undead air base in Qatar, the largest American military base in West Asia.
On June 24, Iran, through its successful retaliatory operations, managed to impose a halt to the illegal aggression.
Additionally, in his remarks, the top general said that Israel's main objective is to drag Iran into chaos and war.
"The child-killing Zionist regime has no future. What it displays is merely a sign of anxiety and collapse. This regime is like a brake-less vehicle, aimlessly heading toward destruction," he added.
Mousavi also warned American and Western statesmen against sacrificing their countries' fate and future to save Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Iranians, he emphasized, "will never forget the wounds of the United States' betrayals and crimes, and future generations will loudly cry out for revenge for the nation's suffering."
He further reiterated Iran's message of peace and stability to the region, voicing the country's determination to create lasting security through regional cooperation and not allow the Zionist regime to advance its expansionist goals via sedition.
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