Leader: Iran’s Army Must Become Stronger

Date: 22 April 2018 - 20:34

News ID: ۵۲۱۱۷

TEHRAN (Dispatches) -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said here Sunday Iran's Army must become stronger by taking advantage of past experiences and relying on its young manpower.
Ayatollah Khamenei made the remarks in a meeting with a group of the Iranian Army’s senior commanders, in which the Leader praised the efficiency and valuable experiences of the of seasoned personnel of the Army and stressed the importance of increasing the capabilities of the force.
"Progresses must continue so that the Army grows to become even better, stronger, more efficient, and more revolutionary in the future," Ayatollah Khamenei pointed out.
The Leader called on the young members of Iran's Army to use all their initiatives, efforts and capabilities to improve the force.
"I would like to ask you, dear youth, to do your utmost using your creativity and special capacities to advance and promote the Army."
The Leader also expressed gratitude for the revolutionary and unifying positions held by Army chief commander Brigadier-general Abdolrahim Mousavi.
"Brigadier general Abdolrahim Mousavi made interesting remarks about the unification of the Armed Forces while providing his organizational attachment and unwavering loyalty to the Army; which is important to maintain. His remarks reveal his managerial wisdom and purity of spirit, making the Army more valuable for the people."
In a meeting earlier this month with a group of senior commanders of the Iranian Armed Forces, Ayatollah Khamenei said enemies of the Islamic establishment were in fear of the rising power of Iran, but were not able to do anything to curb it.
The Leader mentioned power, security, dignity and having adequate capability in time of need as the main goals of the Iranian Armed Forces, noting that all the activities conducted by those forces must be aimed at achieving their predetermined goals.
Downplaying the efforts made by the Islamic Republic’s enemies to curb its power, the Leader said, "Despite all conspiracies and in spite of the enemy, the power of the Islamic establishment will continue to increase on a daily basis.