Leader commends Army for courageous defense against aggressors
Pezeshkian touts Army as symbol of national dignity, independence
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei hailed the country's Army for courageously defending the nation in the recent imposed war, just as it did in previous imposed wars.
In a message on Sunday marking Army Day, Ayatollah Khamenei said the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Army has been "courageously defending the land, water, and the flag to which it belongs" in the face of the US-Israeli war of aggression.
"With its strong divine and popular support, and in dense and solid ranks, shoulder to shoulder with other warriors of the armed forces, it has confronted two armies at the forefront of disbelief and arrogance, making their weakness and humiliation evident in the eyes of the world," read the message issued on the occasion of Iran Army.
The message, issued on the day named in honor of the Army by the late founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini, congratulated all army personnel, their families, and the Iranian nation.
A group of top commanders of Iran’s Army visited the mausoleum of the late founder of the Islamic Republic Imam Khomeini to renew allegiance to the ideals of Imam Khomeini.
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei also described the victory of the Islamic Revolution as a turning point in the Army's history, marking the end of an era of weakness that had been imposed by enemies and internal traitors.
He stressed that the Army's progress must be pursued with doubled effort and that necessary measures for its advancement will be issued in the near future.
During the recent 40-day war of aggression imposed by the US-Israeli coalition, the Iranian Armed Forces defended the country with all their might, carrying out numerous successful retaliatory operations against enemy installations across the region.
President Masoud Pezeshkian also in a message described the Army as a symbol of national dignity, power, and independence, and emphasized the unparalleled role of the Army in safeguarding the country's security and peace.
Pezeshkian referred to the Army's role in protecting the country’s territorial integrity and tranquility in the society and stressed the importance of discipline, expertise, and revolutionary spirit in advancing the missions of the force.
He also pointed to the country's critical situation and existing threats facing the country and emphasized the synergy and readiness of the armed forces in defending the country.