TEHRAN -- Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Muhammad Hussein Bagheri warned Monday that any hostile move by the enemies against the Islamic Republic, including violation of the country’s airspace, will cost them dearly.
“The ill-wishers of the Iranian nation and enemies should know that any violation of our country’s airspace will inflict significant harms on them, and will expose them to the costs that are definitely much higher than the results they may expect,” he said after a high-profile meeting of the air defense units here.
He underscored dramatic progress made in improving the air defense capabilities during the past year.
Bagheri said certain sections of the air defense units have experienced a fivefold growth in comparison with the preceding year as regards the number of radars, monitoring systems, and detection devices used for tracking hostile moves.
The top general stated that air defense capabilities in the fire control systems, interception, and detonation of intruding aerial targets have developed by two to three times in some cases.
He said Iran’s airspace is being monitored constantly, and the armed forces are a hundred percent prepared to confront any act of aggression.
Bagheri said Iran’ air defense units control the country’s airspace round the clock, and prepare themselves for any possible scenario through frequent exercises and drills.
The volume of investment in the fortification of Iran’s air defense has risen by several times, Bagheri noted.
Iranian officials say the Islamic Republic will not hesitate to strengthen its military capabilities, including its missile power, which is entirely meant for defense.