Why it matters:
IRGC’s message underscores Iran’s heightened military posture following the 12-day war in June, during which Israel launched attacks on Iranian military, nuclear, and residential sites. The U.S. later escalated the conflict by striking nuclear facilities in Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan. Iran responded with missile barrages targeting Israeli cities and the U.S. al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar.
The big picture:
IRGC emphasized that Iran’s Armed Forces, guided by Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and shaped by the legacy of the Sacred Defense, have achieved a level of deterrence and combat readiness comparable to that of global powers.
Iran’s military capabilities, including missile, cyber, and air defense systems, are described as fully prepared for counteraction.
IRGC credited the Iranian people’s unity and vigilance for thwarting internal destabilization efforts and pledged continued support for the Resistance axis.
Between the lines:
IRGC’s statement positions Iran as holding battlefield initiative in any future conflict, warning that any violation of its sovereignty or security will be met with overwhelming force. It also framed the Sacred Defense as a symbol of national resilience and a blueprint for global resistance.
What’s next:
With regional tensions still simmering, IRGC reiterated that the process of strengthening Iran’s military will not stop. Any future aggression, it warned, will trigger a lethal and instructive response.
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