TEHRAN- The Iranian Minister of Defense extended his warmest wishes for the anniversary of the establishment of the Khatam Al-Anbia air defense base, which coincides with Iran’s Defense Day.

Major General Aziz Nasir Zadeh’s message is as follows:

“I would like to express my heartfelt congratulations on the anniversary of [the establishment of] Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense, which serves as a testament to the heroic efforts of the dedicated defenders of our nation's borders. 

I wish you and your esteemed colleagues continued success as you operate on the front lines of Iran’s defense capabilities, guided by the directives of the Leader of Islamic Revolution and under the watchful eye of the Awaited Imam from Almighty God.”

The Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Headquarters (PADAJA) functions as a military command under the Joint Staff of Iranian Army, tasked with coordinating and executing the air defense operations of both Iranian Army and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, while also enhancing the integrated command and control framework of Iran's air defense system.

PADAJA was founded in 1992, and its headquarters experienced a reorganization and enhancement on September 1, 2008. This restructuring was initiated by an order from the commander-in-chief of the Iranian Armed Forces, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, aimed at protecting Iran's airspace from aerial threats.

This date has since been designated as Air Defense Day.