TEHRAN – A senior Iranian Army commander has stated that the enemy's typical goal is to disrupt the upcoming presidential election process and seize the opportunity to prevent the establishment of a strong and revolutionary government.

Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, deputy chief of the Iranian Army for Coordination, made the statement while speaking at a seminar for Army Public Relations officials on Wednesday.

Admiral Sayyari noted that due to the high level of deterrence for the country, the enemy has been unable to launch military attacks against the country, preventing several potential wars.

"Despite all limitations and sanctions, we have achieved a significant position in terms of deterrence,” he said.

He praised the resilience and experience of the people, referencing the calm response to the recent helicopter crash that claimed the lives of President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian, which might have led to national collapse in other countries.

Referring to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution's statements on the importance of elections, Sayyari reiterated that the enemy's goal is to disrupt the election process to destabilize the country. Their strategies include creating insecurity and despair, as well as false and misleading polarization.

He concluded by emphasizing that a strong turnout at the polls demonstrates the nation's power and can ensure the country's deterrence against both current and future threats.

Following the fatal helicopter crash on May 19, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei assigned Vice President Mohammad Mokhber to assume managing the executive branch as per Article 131 of the Constitution.

Iran is set to hold a presidential election on June 28th. It will be the 14th round of presidential elections since the Islamic Revolution in 1979.