INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
and military officials, praised the Iranian armed forces for their "strength and preparedness" and for achieving "self-sufficiency" in
security and regional stability
reaffirmed that Iran has become an "undisputed power" in the region, largely due to the dedication and capabilities of its military forces
He praised the "brave" Iranian armed forces for successfully thwarting external threats and preventing attempts to destabilize the country
his remarks, Pezeshkian highlighted one of the Iranian Army's most significant achievements: its self-sufficiency in defense technology
acknowledging the military's constant presence in times of national crisis
army units displayed an array of domestically manufactured military equipment, including drones, missiles, and other defense systems
The military also showcased its naval strength with a parade in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman, featuring Iranian destroyers and
indigenous submarines.National Army Day, celebrated on Farvardin 29 (April 18 this year), was established in 1979 by the late founder of the
Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini, just months after the overthrow of the Pahlavi regime
defensive readiness and that its capabilities have reached their highest levels of combat preparedness
He also underlined that the Iranian Army and the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) have distinct but complementary missions, with the
army primarily responsible for safeguarding the country's independence and territorial integrity as outlined in the Iranian
not rely on foreign assistance
the army had planned a series of events to display its power, self-sufficiency, and capabilities.As National Army Day draws attention to the
This article first appeared/also appeared in Tehran Times
