Never test Iran's might or try its patience on national interests, IRGC warns
Tehran(KNA) - A senior Iranian commander has reiterated the combat readiness of the country’s armed forces, saying the Islamic Republic pursues a defensive deterrent policy in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman.
"Iran pursues a defensive deterrent policy in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman through an active and all-out presence," Major General Gholam Ali Rashid, the commander of Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters, said on Saturday.
"The Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman regions have a special position in the defense-security policies of the Islamic Republic of Iran," he added.
The commander stressed the importance of scrutinizing and managing all moves and developments in Iran's southern waters, saying it was necessary to adopt measures in the face of "unforeseen events."
Source:PressTV