Amid widespread false rumors about Iran’s isolation and weakening of the Islamic Republic’s defense capabilities, the Iranian military and Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) have announced new achievements in recent days.
Recent achievements include the unveiling of a new Revolutionary Guard underground missile city, the participation of new defense equipment in the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the conduct of military training in various sensitive locations within Iran.
In February 2018, leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, called for efforts to counterattack opponents who objected to Iran’s missile program and maintain and strengthen Iran’s defense capabilities.
In their remarks, the leaders said that air defense bases are a very important part of the military on the front lines confronting Iran’s enemies.
Leaders also emphasized the importance of accelerating base and air force personnel capabilities.
Following the directives issued by the leadership, the armed forces of the Islamic Republic, including the army and the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), have continuously strengthened military equipment and combat readiness.
Considering the importance of permanently strengthening the country’s defense capabilities, on January 7, 2025, air defense forces participating in a large-scale military exercise conducted a mission to protect the Natanz nuclear facility in Isfahan province in central Iran. They trained in mock tactics. We are making full preparations to protect the country’s important bases.
In the first phase of the exercise, air defense forces carried out a protection plan for the Natanz nuclear facility in central Iran.
The air defense wing of the Aerospace Forces of the Revolutionary Guards adopted point defense tactics to protect the Natanz nuclear facility from a range of air threats amid the possibility of electronic warfare.
The following video footage shows IRGC ground forces launching quadcopters to attack targets during the final stages of Exercise Great Prophet 19.
The next day, Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour, Commander of the Ground Forces of the Revolutionary Guards, referred to the “Payambar-e-Azam (Great Prophet) 19” military exercise, stating that the exercise was conducted keeping security and defense aspects in mind. said.
According to him, Exercise Payambar-e-Azam 19 is part of the annual program of the Revolutionary Guards Ground Forces, whose purpose is to strengthen combat power and improve the ability to identify and confront potential threats. It is said that it is to let them do it.
“Any threat or violation of the borders of the Islamic Republic of Iran will be met with a strong and decisive response by our armed forces. Our readiness to defend the country is at the highest level, and border security is the highest priority of the Islamic Revolution.” Guards,” he said.
A few days later, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Crops (IRGC) Aerospace Force unveiled its latest achievement, the Rezvan loitering drone, during the Great Prophet-19 joint military exercise with the Iranian military.
Speaking on a program on Iranian state television about recent military exercises conducted by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and Army across the country, General Alireza Sheikuan, commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards’ Aerospace Forces’ air defense force, said he identified the F22 and F35. Nevertheless, he said: Piloting a fighter jet is not easy, but Iran has developed its own air defense system to counter advanced fighter jets.
According to General Sheikian, there are plans for F22 and F35 fighter jets.
“After the successful operation of the Dey-9 (air defense) systems in the national air defense joint exercise codenamed Power, many of these systems will be handed over to the national defense ring,” he added. .
“The successful performance of this system, similar to systems such as Dezfur and Khordad III in the country’s joint air defense exercises, has shown that Zionist claims of the destruction of Iran’s defenses are false,” the Revolutionary Guards said. said a senior executive. the general said.
The most important achievement was on January 10, when a state-of-the-art missile complex developed by Iranian experts was unveiled in the presence of Major General Hossein Salami, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC).
After unveiling the new underground missile city, Maj. Gen. Hossein Salami addressed Revolutionary Guard Aerospace Forces staff at a ceremony.
He said at the ceremony that Iran’s military is fully prepared to defend the country in the event of large-scale fighting or a prolonged conflict.
For years, he said, we have been preparing for major battles and even protracted conflicts with world powers and their regional proxies.
Salami said the power the Iranian military has gained is the result of decades of round-the-clock efforts. It’s not too much,” he emphasized.
The head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards further stated that the number of missiles and missile systems in various parts of the country is increasing day by day, adding that Iranian missiles are developing day by day in terms of quality, quantity and design. “We can now shoot hundreds of planes at the same time in consecutive waves,” he told his staff.
We concluded that Iran has never relied on any foreign power to protect our independence, identity, credibility, or authority.
Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtianion, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, said on Sunday that the country possesses weapons that have not been disclosed to the public and are unknown to the enemy.
“We have weapons that we have not talked about so far, but the enemy has no information about it. Some of these weapons could be tested during training,” he told reporters. Ta.
He added that the Iranian military is continuously conducting training to improve its combat power in various fields and ensure the country’s defense readiness.
Ashtiani pointed out that just as Iran monitors the movements of its enemies, it also monitors regional developments and the Islamic Republic’s military training, Press TV reported.
He added that Iran aims to improve peace, stability and tranquility in the region.
He reiterated that all developments in the region are under the supervision and control of the Iranian military.
“We will counter the enemy’s excessive demands, deviations and misunderstandings,” the senior commander said.
Ashtiani’s remarks came on the same day that Iran’s military launched new exercises in the country’s western and northern air defense zones, including Fordow and Kondab, where uranium enrichment and heavy water facilities are located.
Also on Sunday, the Iranian military unveiled a state-of-the-art laser-powered air defense system during an air defense military exercise in the country’s western and northern regions.
The device, named Seraj (Light), was removed on Sunday as the Armed Forces were conducting training near the country’s Fordow uranium enrichment facility.
The Army has identified this system as just one layer of providing air defense services to the site.
On Monday morning, as many as 1,000 strategic, stealth, and anti-fortification unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) joined Iranian military combatants.
The handover took place on Monday following a related announcement by Major General Habibollah Sayari, Deputy Commander of the Coordination Forces.
This was ordered by Commander-in-Chief of the Army, Maj. Gen. Abdulrahim Mousavi, and was supervised by Defense Minister Brig. Gen. Aziz Nasirzadeh, commanders of the ground forces, air defense, air force, and navy.
During the integration ceremony, drones entered the combat organization at different locations simultaneously.
The aircraft can fly more than 2,000 kilometers (1,242 miles) and has optimal destructive power and the ability to penetrate enemy defenses using low radar cross section (RCS) levels.
The new drones do not require navigation or control throughout the duration of the mission, giving them long flight endurance and autonomous performance.
This capability equips drones with the means to participate in special operations, improve the quality of surveillance and border security operations, and increase combat capabilities and destructive power when facing distant targets.
In conclusion, recent achievements and military advances of the Iranian Armed Forces and Revolutionary Guards underscore Iran’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Through the release of cutting-edge technology, strategic military training, and determined readiness to counter any threat, Iran has demonstrated its ability to meet any challenge.
These developments not only act as a strong deterrent but also strengthen the independence of the country’s defense forces. As Iran’s leadership and military continue to prioritize innovation and resilience, it is clear that Iran’s defense forces remain a formidable force, ensuring peace and stability within its borders and across the region.
Reported by Mohadese Pakhravan
