Imam wanted armed forces to make them stronger

Pezeshkian hails Iran’s armed forces ‘strength, preparedness’ on Army Day

Iran commemorates the National Army Day, with President Masoud Pezeshkian praising the Iranian armed forces for their “strength and preparedness” and reaching “self-sufficiency” in defense capabilities.

Imam had recommended forming very strong armed forces which could defend country.

Leader say Ill-wishers ‘frustrated and angry’ over Iran’s increasing advances: Ayatollah Khamenei

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says ill-wishers are "frustrated and angry" over Iran’s increasing advances, urging the country’s officials to counter their propaganda.

Leader calls on Iranian Armed Forces to enhance deterrent power

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called for more work to enhance the combat and deterrent capabilities of the Iranian Armed Forces.

Ceasefire and stopping massacres ‘could affect’ Iran’s response to Israel

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says a truce in Gaza and an end to Israel’s massacre of civilians "could affect” Tehran’s response to its recent strikes on the country’s military sites.

UN group says Israel attack on Iran flagrant violation of intl. law

The Group of Friends in Defense of the Charter of the United Nations says Israel's recent aggression against Iran was a blatant violation of the UN Charter, the fundamental principles of international law and the country’s territorial integrity and national sovereignty.

Iranian armed forces hold nationwide military parades to mark Sacred Defense Week

Iran’s armed forces are holding military parades across the country on the first day of Sacred Defense Week, which marks an eight-year war of aggression on Iran by then-Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein in the 1980s.