TEHRAN- Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, the Iranian Army Navy commander has declared that Tehran is unafraid to confront any regional or external powers in the Persian Gulf. 

Admiral Irani made the comments in remarks to the Army’s naval forces on Monday. He stated, “The strength and dignity we possess today in the Islamic system is unparalleled,” emphasizing that Iran stands firm against any regional or extra-regional power in the Persian Gulf. 

The Admiral pointed out that Iran has effectively safeguarded its maritime interests in the Gulf of Aden with a single combat group, contrasting this with the United States, which has encountered difficulties in protecting its fleet from the fire of Resistance forces. 

Irani also reflected on the development of the Iranian Navy since the Islamic Revolution and the eight-year Sacred Defense period. 

The Iranian admiral continued by referring to the role of the Navy in ensuring the security of the waterways of the Indian Ocean, stating, “Today, the responsibility for ensuring the security of the naval forces of the countries bordering the Indian Ocean has been entrusted to the Islamic Republic of Iran, and we have a significant presence there on behalf of the Iranian people and the heroic Army.”