Enemy will take dream of enslaving the Iranian nation to grave: Army chief

Iran’s Army Commander Major General Amir Hatami says the Iranian armed forces are united and determined to counter the US-Israeli aggression, vowing that the enemy “will take the dream of enslaving the Iranian nation to the grave.”

General Hatami made the remarks in a televised address on Sunday, noting that Iran’s armed forces — including the army and the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) — are fully prepared and united in defending Iran’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national interests.

“I assure the Iranian people that their sons in the armed forces have not wavered in carrying out their duties against this despicable enemy and will continue to act firmly with all their strength,” Hatami said.

He said all army units are operating side by side with the IRGC in both offensive and defensive operations.

The commander said Iranian fighter pilots have conducted strikes against “bases of the criminal regime” in the region.

He also said the army’s combat drones are conducting sustained operations against designated targets, while the country’s air defense headquarters has successfully intercepted enemy aircraft.

The Iranian Navy, he noted, is actively safeguarding the country’s maritime borders.
Hatami further emphasized that all military operations are being conducted according to previously designed and rehearsed operational plans prepared for various stages of engagement, and that operations will continue until a “decisive response” is delivered.

The army chief warned that Iran’s enemies are attempting to sow division among the population. He urged citizens to maintain unity and vigilance, and said national cohesion was the strongest defense against external threats.

“Iran is a great nation with deep roots,” Hatami said. “With national solidarity, we can turn threats into opportunities to strengthen our independence.”

He reaffirmed the armed forces’ commitment to standing firm alongside the Iranian people.

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