Why it matters:
Iran’s senior commanders are reaffirming readiness for escalation in case of renewed hostilities.
The big picture:
Pakpour made the remarks during a high-level meeting in Tehran with Major General Amir Hatami, Commander-in-Chief of Iran’s Army.
The show of unity between the IRGC and the Army underscores further coordination across its armed forces at a time of heightened regional tension.
What he’s saying:
Major General Mohammad Pakpour:
“We will not let go of the aggressors. If they attack again, we will resume the battle from exactly where it paused.”
“The spirit of our IRGC fighters is at its highest. The armed forces are in full coordination and readiness to repeat the blows against the enemy.”
“The will and dignity of the Iranian people and their armed forces have prevailed on the battlefield. We stand together and Iran has never been defeated in confrontation with its enemies.”
“In the final days of the war, the Israelis witnessed the promised hell with their own eyes.”
“The unity within diversity of our nation is the most impregnable fortress of Iran.”
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