Brigadier General Ramezan Sharif made the remarks on Sunday following the huge
turnout at the funeral ceremony held on Saturday for 11 Iranian forces killed in
a terrorist attack on a military checkpoint on the western border with Iraq.
He noted that the "glorious funeral” held for the slain Iranian forces by people
of Iran's Kordestan Province was a sign of strong ties between the nation and
the IRGC and said, "The iron fist of the IRGC is ready to deal a direct blow to
supporters of terrorists.”
At least 11 members of the IRGC lost their lives in the terrorist attack
occurred in the village of Dari in Marivan district, which led to an explosion
at an arms depot.
During the clashes, a large number of terrorists were killed and several others
fled with injuries.
Sharif further said the IRGC Ground Forces have played a successful role in
countering the enemies' plots against the Islamic Republic and bringing security
and peace to people living in the border areas during recent years, particularly
after the emergence of Daesh Takfiri terrorist group in the neighboring
countries.
He added that the IRGC and other security and intelligence units have managed to
inflict heavy damage on terrorist groups and mercenaries backed by the enemy's
spy and security organizations thanks to complete command of the situation and
their full preparedness.
The IRGC spokesman emphasized that all efforts made by the enemies to infiltrate
into the country and create insecurity in border areas have been foiled through
vigilance of Iranian border guards and cooperation of local people.
Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General
Mohammad Baqeri said on July 16 that the United States sought insecurity in the
Middle East and was against restoration of security to this region.
Source:PRESSTV