Iran Has One of World’s Best-Prepared Armies: Minister


TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said the skilled and committed workforces and advanced military equipment have turned Iran’s Army into one of the best prepared in the world.

In remarks on the occasion of the National Army Day, the defense minister said Iran has undoubtedly one of the best-prepared armies in the world at present in terms of equipment, human forces, and training programs.

The Iranian Army has proved such preparedness in action over the past 41 years, he added.

The general also said that Iran’s Army has always analyzed the enemy’s threats and intentions, developed a proper understanding of the regional and international developments, and geared up to counter any threat.

The Iranian Army has created a state of deterrence and made it clear for the enemies that any act of aggression will draw a crushing response, he emphasized.

Iran will celebrate the Army Day and the Ground Force Day on Friday. Every year commemorative parades are held across the country on the occasion but this year the parades have been cancelled due to coronavirus concerns.