The Islamic Republic of Iran has been transformed from a regional power to a trans-regional power, the commander of the Revolutionary Guards ground forces Brigadier General Mohammad-Reza Zahedi said. His remarks were reported by the official news agency IRNA.
He said that Iran did not seek to attack other states; however, its armed forces would give a crushing response to any foreign aggression.
Today, the true visage of the Islamic Republic of Iran has become clearer for the whole world, Zahedi said.
Separately, the commander of Irans navy Admiral Sajjad Kouchaki announced on Wednesday that his forces were battle-prepared.
Kouchaki said that the navys strategy was based on the guidelines of Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and that it was prepared to take on United States and Israeli forces.