Iran’s Defense Doctrine Based Entirely on Deterrence, Says Reza Pourdastan

 Iranian Army’s Ground Forces Commander Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Pourdastan said here on Monday that the country’s defense doctrine is based entirely on deterrence.

Pourdastan made the remarks in a local gathering on the occasion of the national Sacred Defense Week that started on September 21.

The commander reiterated that the military forces are capable to foil any potential threat thousands kilometers away from the Iranian borders.

 Hailing Iran’s defense and deterrence capabilities, Pourdastan added the defense forces are fully ready to give a crushing response to enemies.

Armed forces ready to counter potential threats, says Iranian commander

Meanwhile, Iranian armed forces are at a high level of preparedness to counter potential threats, Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Aerospace Force Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh.

Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Hajizadeh noted that due to the hard efforts by Iranian experts and the vigilance of armed forces, Iran has a high level of security both inside the country and in the border areas.

Iran has enough preparedness and capability to thwart potential threats, he said.

The commander noted that despite outside pressures, Iranian armed forces are working hard to prevent any damage to the country’s security.

Iran has reached good achievements in production of defensive equipments and weapons including missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles and electronic war equipments, he noted.

Hajizadeh earlier in the day, speaking in a local ceremony, the commander had also warned that hostility of the United States and West towards the Islamic Republic has not already changed.

IRNA

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