In a Wednesday statement commemorating the National Day of Defense Industry, the
IRGC said the Iranian Armed Forces are duty bound to promote their defense
capabilities and deterrent power.
With a defense and military structure on the lowest possible budget, and in
spite of all hostile plots, the Islamic Republic has become the "hub of defense
and deterrent might in the region,” the statement added.
The IRGC said Iran has "reached such level of defensive deterrence that has
discouraged the archenemies and belligerent adversaries from any adventurism or
carrying out the threat of aggression against the Islamic homeland.”
A day earlier, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warned the enemies of the heavy
costs of any military action against the country, saying the existing unity
among the Iranian people, Leadership and the Armed Forces has made the Islamic
Republic unbeatable.
Back in February, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei
called for efforts to maintain and boost Iran’s defense capabilities, hitting
back at the enemies for disputing the country’s missile program.
"Without a moment of hesitation, the country must move to acquire whatever is
necessary for defense, even if the whole world is opposed to it,” Ayatollah
Khamenei said.
Source: Tasnim