Enemy moves under Iran watchful eyes: Top commander

A senior Iranian military commander says the naval forces of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) are closely monitoring all movements of foreign forces in the region.

“The IRGC Navy, the Second Naval Zone in particular, fully monitors all moves in the region, and will not be indifferent about any aggressive movement,” Commander of the IRGC Second Naval Zone Rear Admiral Ali Razmjou stated on Thursday.

The Iranian commander went on to say that the IRGC Navy is equipped with state-of-the-art defensive military hardware.

On Wednesday, Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan said the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic are fully prepared to protect the country.

“Our country’s armed forces, under the wise command of [Leader of the Islamic Revolution] Ayatollah [Seyyed Ali] Khamenei are fully prepared to defend the Islamic Republic of Iran’s territory,” Dehqan stated.

On April 7, Deputy Commander of the IRGC Navy Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri said the IRGC has equipped its fast attack crafts with indigenous Ghader (Capable) anti-ship cruise missiles.

Iran unveiled its home-made Ghader anti-ship cruise missile in September 2011. The 200-kilometer (124-mile) range missile reportedly enjoys automatic digital pilot system, high-precision navigation systems, high-precision striking capability, anti-jamming radar systems and a rapid deployment capability.

In recent years, Iran has made great achievements in its defense sector and has attained self-sufficiency in producing essential military equipment and systems.

The Islamic Republic has repeatedly assured other countries that its military might poses no threat to other countries since the Islamic Republic’s defense doctrine is based entirely on deterrence.