Top general reaffirms Persian Gulf defense, asserts 'no threat will go unanswered'
Iran Press TV
Monday, 12 May 2025 6:05 AM
The Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces has reaffirmed the country's readiness to safeguard its national interests and protect the Persian Gulf, stating that his Forces remain "fully prepared" for any scenario.
Major General Mohammad Baqeri, who arrived in Bandar Abbas at the head of a high-ranking military delegation, made the remarks while addressing army commanders on Sunday.
"This visit to the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Sea of Oman aims to assess the operational situation in the region and evaluate the readiness of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran—particularly the Army's ... Navy and the IRGC Navy—in defending Iran's territorial waters, international waters, and national resources" he said.
"During this visit, necessary field assessments will be conducted to ensure full preparedness for executing various operational plans," he said, adding that Iran's Armed Forces "remain in a state of full readiness for any scenario, and no threat will go unanswered."
Iranian officials have repeatedly reiterated that the presence of foreign naval forces in the Persian Gulf undermines regional security and hampers Iran's efforts to safeguard this strategically vital region
Iran views US military vessels lurking in the waters of the Persian Gulf as a source of tension and instability in the region.
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