TEHRAN -- The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Iran’s advanced weapons and skilled armed forces enable the country to confront any attacks by enemies.
“Recently in operations like True Promise we have showcased the strong resolve of the Iranian people and the significant popular support for the Islamic Republic,” Major General Hussein Salami said on the sidelines of IRGC drills in Iran’s south.
In response to a series of high-profile assassinations, Iran launched Operation True Promise II on October 1, targeting key Israeli military and intelligence installations with its missiles. Operation True Promise 1 was Iran’s first ever direct military strike against Israel, conducted on April 13, 2024.
Salami said, “With advanced and modern hardware, we are well-prepared to confront formidable challenges.” 
“Our weapons and military equipment are fully aligned with global advancements and combined with our highly skilled and dedicated forces, they become even more effective.”
Last October, sraeli warplanes used the space available to the U.S. military in Iraq to fire long-range air-to-air missiles at military installations in Iran in flagrant violation of international law and the UN Charter.
Iran has vowed a third retaliatory operation and on Tuesday, head of the IRGC Aerospace Force Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh said it will definitely be carried out by Iran at a time of its choosing.
“This operation will be carried out by God’s permission, but we will not waste this opportunity we have, and just as Operation True Promise 1 and 2 were carried out, Operation True Promise 3 will definitely be carried out,” he said.