VP vows ‘decisive response’ to potential intrusion
Iranian First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref said the United States and Israel can only expect “a decisive response” should they attempt to replicate an Operation Forough‑e Javidan."
Aref was referring to a failed Iraq‑sponsored operation carried out by the MKO terrorist group in 1988, which aimed to intrude into Iranian territory and overthrow the Islamic Republic of Iran, but was decisively repelled by Iranian forces through 'Operation Mersad.'
“If the enemy seeks to repeat scenarios such as Operation Forough‑e Javidan, the Islamic Republic of Iran’s military and security forces will respond decisively with a second Operation Mersad,” the first vice president said.
Aref made the remarks during a visit to the country’s Crisis Management Headquarters in Tehran, amid an ongoing military conflict between Iran and a U.S.-Israeli coalition that began with airstrikes on Tehran on February 28.
“All national capacities must be utilized to ensure the safety of the people and the continuity of public services,” Aref stated. He further stressed the need for strengthened coordination among responsible agencies to effectively address any potential threats.