WANA (Oct 21) – Major General Mohammad Pakpour, Commander-in-Chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), warned that any aggression against Iran would be met with a response “stronger than the 12-day Sacred Defense,” declaring that “we will turn it into hell for the enemy.”

 

During a meeting with Qasim al-Araji, Iraq’s National Security Advisor, Pakpour said that regional enemies have sought to weaken internal unity among neighboring nations. Referring to the recent 12-day confrontation, he noted that Israel had aimed to disrupt Iran’s national cohesion through targeted assassinations and unrest, but “with the wisdom of the Supreme Leader and the vigilance of the Iranian people, this plot was foiled.”

 

Highlighting Iran’s defense capabilities during the conflict, Pakpour added: “The enemy believed our missile power would diminish in the early days, but we acted with strength and precision, striking designated targets accurately.” He emphasized that Iran is fully prepared to respond decisively to any future aggression, warning that “a hell will be unleashed upon the enemy.”

 

The IRGC commander also praised Iraq’s role in curbing the movements of opposition groups during the 12-day conflict and called for full implementation of existing security agreements, including the establishment of a joint field committee to monitor border areas. He said these groups pose a threat to the security of both nations and must be jointly contained.

 

In response, al-Araji reaffirmed Iraq’s commitment to preventing any activity from its soil that could endanger Iran’s security, stating: “We did not allow any hostile movements during the 12-day war, and we will continue to prevent them in the future.”

 

Both sides concluded the meeting by underscoring the need to strengthen security cooperation and operationalize bilateral agreements, with Iraqi officials reiterating their moral and political commitment to upholding their pledges to Iran.