During an inspection visit to Army units deployed in western Iran, the commander said the trip aimed to assess operational readiness and combat capabilities along the country’s borders.

He noted that troop morale is high and that equipment and facilities have been upgraded in line with operational lessons learned from the recent 12-day war imposed by the Israeli regime. The visit, he added, also highlighted notable innovation, creativity and new field-level initiatives by Army personnel.

The commander emphasized that all training and exercises are conducted under real combat conditions, in line with military principles and passive defense requirements, to ensure full readiness for battlefield scenarios. He underlined that all enemy movements are closely monitored, warning that any act of aggression would be answered decisively.

Referring to air defense operations in western Iran, he said several hostile micro aerial vehicles and advanced drones, including Hermes and Heron UAVs, had been successfully intercepted and downed by Iranian air defense systems. He recalled that the first Heron drone entering Iranian airspace during the June conflict was neutralized immediately upon crossing the western border.

Highlighting territorial security as a core mission, the commander said safeguarding Iran’s territorial integrity and independence remains the Army’s top priority.

He also described human resources as a key pillar of national power, stressing the importance of protecting personnel while remaining fully prepared for sacrifice in defense of the nation.

During the visit to the Army Aviation base in Kermanshah, several overhauled helicopters were officially inducted into operational service.