TEHRAN – Major General Hossein Salami, Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), has declared that Iran has successfully thwarted efforts by its enemies to isolate the nation. 

"We have emerged from the isolation scheme that our enemies pursued. Today, it is more evident than ever that Israel and the United States are recognized as the most isolated and detested countries in the world," Salami stated during a conference in Mashhad on Sunday.

Addressing a gathering of IRGC Ground Force commanders and other officials, General Salami emphasized that securing Iran’s borders is not merely about physical security. “Guarding our nation's borders today is not merely about border security. Border closure in the Islamic Republic of Iran signifies obstructing our enemies' global policies against Iran,” he remarked.

Highlighting the enemy's strategies, Salami pointed out that their goal is to breach borders and destabilize the nation. 

Commenting on Iran's influence in the United States, Salami noted that Iran has played a decisive role in shaping U.S. political discourse. “The most important topics in the debate between the two U.S. presidential candidates were about Iran. All these phenomena reflect the grandeur of the Islamic civilization emerging from Iran as a rising power, depicting a reality that is taking shape,” he said.

He noted the importance of the True Promise Operation, emphasizing its impact in altering the power dynamics of the region and the world. The operation, which occurred on April 13, was a retaliatory act in response to the Israeli assault on the diplomatic premises of Iran in Syria. General Salami highlighted that this operation along with other developments by the regional Resistance forces has gradually altered the political map of the Islamic world and West Asia.

Salami concluded by highlighting Iran's growing strength and global influence. “We have reached a point of strength and have had a considerable and significant impact on all continents. We have managed to conduct exports and imports without the intervention of meddling powers, and we have successfully moved beyond the isolation plan that our enemies aimed for. Today, it is more evident than ever that Israel and the United States are recognized as the most isolated and detested countries in the world,” he concluded. 

 IRGC Ground Force commander asserts readiness to maintain security across Iran

Also speaking at the conference, Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour, the commander of the IRGC Ground Force, emphasized his forces' readiness to ensure lasting security throughout Iran. 

He reassured that the country's borders remain fully secure under the vigilant watch of the IRGC.

Addressing IRGC Ground Force commanders, General Pakpour highlighted the IRGC's proactive measures to maintain "sustainable and multifaceted security" in Iran. He noted that given the current global security landscape and Iran's strategic importance, destabilizing the region, particularly along Iran's borders, remains a key objective for adversaries.

General Pakpour asserted that there are no significant issues regarding border security. He stressed that the IRGC continuously enhances its preparedness and updates its capabilities to counter the organized threats posed by enemies aiming to undermine the country's frontier stability.

The IRGC has implemented extensive plans in recent years to develop border provinces and underprivileged areas, particularly in the southeastern province of Sistan and Balouchestan. These initiatives aim to bolster local security and support community development.

In addition to their security efforts, IRGC forces have played a crucial role in rescue and relief operations during natural disasters across Iran, showcasing their commitment to the well-being and safety of the Iranian people.