WANA (Aug 19) – The deputy commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Brigadier General Ali Fadavi, said the force’s combat capabilities have grown compared to previous months, emphasizing that strengthening the IRGC has been a continuous process since its establishment.

 

“In the recent 12-day war, the entire world prepared for a hard confrontation with Iran and hoped for victory, but God destined defeat for all enemies,” Fadavi said in an interview.

 

He noted that the Iranian people themselves witnessed the IRGC’s enhanced combat readiness during the conflict and the results it produced. “The preparedness of the IRGC has increased compared to two months ago,” he stressed.

 

On June 13, the Israeli regime, in a blatant violation of international law and Iran’s national sovereignty, launched a military attack targeting areas in Tehran and other cities, including the country’s nuclear facilities.

 

This act of aggression killed several Iranian scientists, military personnel, and civilians. This action did not go unpunished, as Iran’s Supreme Leader stated, and the Israeli regime faced severe retaliatory strikes.

 

In the continuation of this aggression, the United States also joined Israel’s war against Iran by launching direct attacks early Sunday (June 22) on Iran’s nuclear sites in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.

 

This aggression also faced a strong response, in which Iran struck the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. This base is the headquarters of the U.S. Air Force and its largest strategic asset in West Asia.

 

Finally, on June 24, the U.S. President announced a ceasefire agreement between Iran and the Israeli regime. The Islamic Republic of Iran, while stressing that it did not start the war, declared that if the Israeli regime halts its illegal aggression, Iran also has no intention of continuing its retaliatory actions.

Trace of an Irainan missile is seen in the sky in Tehran, Iran, June 18, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

A trace of an Iranian missile is seen in the sky in Tehran, Iran, June 18, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)