TEHRAN- A senior Iranian military official has said that the Israeli regime suffered a major blow to its strategic plans on October 7.

In a recent inspection of Iran's IRGC Operational Base Karbala in the southwest border region of Iran, Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour, Commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps’ Ground Force, praised Operation Al-Aqsa Storm as a significant blow to the strategic plans of the Zionist regime and a symbol of Palestinian resistance against 75 years of oppression and massacres by the occupying entity.

As reported by Tasnim, Brigadier General Pakpour, accompanied by Karbala Base Commander Ahmad Khadem Seyedoshohada, toured operational units, artillery, communication, and tactical units in the southwest region of Iran, assessing the IRGC forces’ readiness for combat and defense.

Highlighting the vigilance and continuous efforts of IRGC members, Pakpour emphasized the full equipment and preparedness of Ground Force units, expressing pride in their role securing the country's borders.

Honoring Ground Force commanders in Khuzestan province, Pakpour paid tribute to IRGC retirees, stating that their readiness to protect the Islamic Revolution is a source of pride. He credited military capabilities to the sacrifices of the IRGC.

He made the remarks during the ceremony that followed the IRGC commander’s inspection.

Describing Operation Al-Aqsa Storm as a decisive blow to the Zionist regime's military strategies, Pakpour echoed the assertion of the Leader of Islamic Revolution that the defeat of the Zionist regime in this operation is irreparable. 

Commander of IRGC Base Karbala, Brigadier General Ahmad Khadem Seyedoshohada, also emphasized IRGC members' resilience, stating they never retire and always seek martyrdom, aligning with the will of Martyr Majid Baqai.

After visiting Karbala base's deprivations elimination workshop, Pakpour commended the base’s significant assistance to economically underprivileged areas in Khuzestan. Efforts are underway to continue these activities alongside assigned border missions, according to the commander.

During Operation Al-Aqsa Storm, the Palestinian resistance movement inflicted major damages to the Israeli regime’ military and security forces, causing a tremendous catastrophe against the occupation forces. This operation was the largest and strongest attack against Israel, leading to Israel’s announcement of a genocidal war on the blockaded Gaza Strip on October 7.