At a Glance

• Iran’s Supreme Leader and Commander-in-Chief, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, met with senior commanders of the country’s Armed Forces.

• He called for intelligent combat readiness to deter powerful adversaries and confront potential threats.

• Khamenei said any threat must receive an immediate and effective response, without geographical restrictions.

• He also stressed strengthening intelligence capabilities, defense doctrine, military technology and support for armed forces personnel.

Iran’s Supreme Leader and Commander-in-Chief, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has called for heightened military readiness and an immediate response to any threat, warning that Iran’s Armed Forces and people would determine the timing and conditions for ending any renewed hostilities.

Key Statements and Focus Areas

Military Readiness and Deterrence

Khamenei described intelligent combat readiness for a powerful confrontation with adversaries as a fundamental requirement for achieving maximum deterrence.

He stressed that threats of any level or type must be met with an immediate and effective response, without geographical limitations.

Warning Against Renewed Attacks

Khamenei said that if Iran’s adversaries resume military or terrorist attacks, the country’s Armed Forces and the Iranian nation would determine when and under what conditions those attacks would end.

Strengthening Defense Capabilities

According to the statement, Khamenei emphasized:

• Strengthening intelligence capabilities and deepening defense doctrine in the areas of deterrence and tactical operations.

• Developing the defensive and security capabilities of the armed forces through new technologies.

• Maintaining sustained efforts to meet personnel’s livelihood needs and support the armed forces.

• Improving military preparedness and reinforcing the material and non-material resources of the country’s defense establishment.

National Support and Regional Security

The statement highlighted public support for Iran’s Armed Forces, including the participation of people from different parts of the country in supporting military personnel.

It also referred to Iran’s regional security concerns and the armed forces’ preparedness to protect the country’s territorial integrity and political system.

Iran’s Supreme Leader and Commander-in-Chief, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, met with senior commanders of the country’s Armed Forces and stressed the need to maintain military preparedness for a potential confrontation with Iran’s adversaries.

During the meeting, Khamenei described intelligent combat readiness as essential to achieving maximum deterrence. He said threats of any kind or scale must be met with an immediate and effective response, without geographical restrictions.

He also warned that if Iran’s adversaries resume military or terrorist attacks, the country’s Armed Forces and the Iranian nation would determine when and under what conditions those attacks would end.

Beyond operational readiness, the statement outlined broader priorities for Iran’s defense establishment. These included strengthening intelligence capabilities, developing defense doctrine in deterrence and tactical operations, and using new technologies to improve the capabilities of defensive and security forces.

Khamenei also emphasized sustained efforts to address the livelihood needs of military personnel and support the armed forces. The statement highlighted public backing for the military and its role in safeguarding Iran’s territorial integrity and political system.

Senior military officials attending the meeting included Armed Forces Chief of Staff Abdolrahim Mousavi, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Commander Mohammad Pakpour, Army Commander Amir Hatami, and other senior commanders. They briefed Khamenei on military preparedness, operations in maritime areas, border security, equipment production and reconnaissance capabilities, according to the statement published on the Supreme Leader’s official website.

FYI

The statement presents deterrence as a central element of Iran’s defense posture, combining military readiness and the prospect of retaliation with investment in intelligence, technology and personnel support. Its warning of a response without geographical restrictions signals that Tehran is not publicly limiting its potential response to a particular location, although it does not identify specific targets or operational plans.

The remarks should be understood as Iran’s declared military position rather than confirmation of a new operation or a specific decision to escalate. The practical significance will depend on subsequent developments and any further details released by Iranian authorities.

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