Iran’s IRGC Aerospace Force Vows To Defend Nation

TEHRAN, March 4 (Bernama-MNA) -- Iran’s chief commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force has reassured the Iranian nation that his forces will defend the homeland wholeheartedly, Mehr News Agency (MNA) reported.

“The valiant and proud nation of the Islamic Republic of Iran, our beloved country, is at a critical juncture in its historical and civilisational journey,” Brigadier General Majid Mousavi said in a message on Tuesday.

He offered his condolences on the martyrdom of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, saying that his forces will “defend Islamic dignity, our beloved homeland, and the noble and honourable nation by sacrificing our lives”.

Mousavi also called on the nation to maintain its unity, observe patience and remain present on the field to safeguard the ideals of the Islamic Revolution.

The Iranian armed forces initiated airstrikes against Israeli targets in the occupied territories and US bases across the region in response to US-Israeli attacks against the country beginning on Saturday morning.

-- BERNAMA-MNA