WANA (May 23) – Iran’s General Staff of the Armed Forces issued a strong statement on the anniversary of the liberation of Khorramshahr, warning that the country’s military will respond “with strength and authority” to any threat or hostile act aimed at the values and objectives of the Islamic Revolution.

 

The statement of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, issued on the anniversary of the liberation of Khorramshahr, reads:

 

“The glorious history of the Islamic Revolution of Iran is filled with unparalleled scenes of dignity, pride, and astonishing achievements in various fields of development and progress. Among these, the eight years of Sacred Defense and brilliant victories such as the liberation of Khorramshahr shine like a radiant gem on its crown.

 

The liberation of resilient Khorramshahr was a divine victory achieved through the struggle, bravery, and self-sacrifice of the devoted warriors of the heroic IRGC, the revolutionary Army, and the insightful Basij popular forces.

 

This triumph was realized under the unified command, cohesion, unity, and brotherhood of the warriors of Islam, guided by the wise leadership of the late Imam Khomeini (may his soul rest in peace), and became a symbol of steadfastness, resistance, and victory for the heroic Iranian nation against global arrogance and its enemies.

 

The global system of domination and arrogance, through conspiracies, incited the weak-willed criminal Saddam to impose an eight-year war on the steadfast and brave nation of Islamic Iran. The outcome of this aggression was nothing but defeat, disgrace, and humiliation for them, and honor and pride for our beloved country.

 

Today, as well, the United States has once again fallen into a miscalculation. The deceitful president of this country, by visiting the region, is attempting to provoke the friendly and brotherly countries of Islamic Iran. By fueling Iranophobia—an old and failed project—they hope to plunder billions of dollars of these nations’ wealth and resolve their own internal economic turmoil and numerous domestic crises.

 

Yet they remain heedless of the fact that the peaceful and dignified resolve of Islamic Iran has always been aligned with the security and stability of the region, and any U.S. mischief in the region will lead to a fate similar to Vietnam and Afghanistan.

 

The brazen and shameless President of the United States would do well to review the rich history of heroism, epic-making, and the creation of great wonders by the valiant Iranian nation—whether during the Islamic Revolution, the Sacred Defense, or in recent operations such as “The Truthful Promise 1 and 2”—before making any statements about proud Iran, so that he may perhaps correct his miscalculations to some extent.

 

In conclusion, while honoring the memory of the exalted martyrs—especially the martyrs and veterans of Operation Beit al-Moqaddas—and paying tribute to their esteemed families, the General Staff of the Armed Forces emphasizes that this devout country, under the wise leadership of the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah al-Uzma Imam Khamenei (may his shadow be extended), and with the solidarity and unity of the people, has always stood vigilant and powerful against the conspiracies and warmongering of enemies.

 

With its capable Armed Forces, it will continue to move forward with dignity and respond with strength and authority to any threat or wrongful act targeting the sacred goals and values of the Islamic Revolution.”