Tehran (IP) - Iran's President stressed that the successful holding of "the Great Prophet 17" maneuver is a sign of Iran's power in defending the Iranian nation's interests and security.

Iran PressIran news: Congratulating the birthday of Jesus Christ, Ebrahim Raisi said: "Jesus Christ is the messenger of perseverance against oppressors and domination-seekers, and this is a great lesson that everybody must learn."

The Head of the Supreme National Security Council also appreciated the efforts of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) in the successful holding of "the Great Prophet 17" saying that the large-scale drill is a sign of Iran's power in defending the Iranian nation's interests and security, saying: "Any hostile action by the enemies will face a comprehensive and decisive response from the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran and will change the strategic equations significantly."

Great Prophet 17 drills kicked off on Monday morning, December 20, in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, and the coasts of Hormozgan, Bushehr, and Khuzestan provinces and ended on Friday, December 24.

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