Tehran – SABA:
The Supreme National Security Council of Iran officially announced today the approval of the formation of a “National Defense Council”, reflecting an escalation in the country’s military preparedness amid rising regional tensions—particularly with the Israeli entity.
According to a statement published by Tasnim News Agency, the National Defense Council will be responsible for matters related to national protection, will focus on defense strategies, and will work to strengthen the capabilities of the armed forces.
The statement confirmed that the council will be headed by the President of the Republic, and its members will include the heads of the legislative and judicial branches, senior commanders of the armed forces, and relevant ministries.
Earlier today, Major General Amir Hatami, Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Army, issued a warning stating that Israeli threats remain ongoing, emphasizing that the Iranian armed forces are at the highest level of readiness and will continue their defensive efforts with determination.
Speaking before senior commanders of the Iranian Ground Forces, Hatami noted that “the enemy has repeatedly attempted to harm the Islamic system through various conspiracies, but after witnessing the steadfastness of the Iranian people, it realized that its calculations were wrong and that it had made a major strategic error.”
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