Iran air defense chief inspects units on three Persian Gulf islands

Brigadier General Alireza Elhami, commander of Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Joint Air Defense Headquarters, conducted an inspection visit to the Southeast Air Defense District and defense units stationed on three islands of the Persian Gulf, Mehr News reported. During the visit, he reviewed the operational capacity and combat readiness of personnel, met with troops deployed there, and commended their efforts and their role in downing an American A-10 aircraft during what Iranian officials describe as the Third Imposed War in the summer.

Elhami praised the day-to-day efforts of the army's air defense forces and stressed the importance of maintaining service morale, intensified efforts, smart monitoring of threats, and improving defense capabilities. He stated that producing sustainable security and defending calmness for the people are among the main priorities of the army's air defense.

The commander also met with troops deployed on the three Persian Gulf islands, wishing them strength and emphasizing the necessity of maintaining comprehensive combat readiness and improving the operational capacity of the units. Referring to the capabilities of the army's air defense forces, Elhami described their morale and combat capacity as reliable and enhancing, adding that the country's air defense, relying on domestic capabilities, will continue its path of progress and strengthening deterrence with force.

The visit underscores ongoing attention by Iranian military leadership to the readiness of air defense units stationed in the south of the country and on Persian Gulf islands. According to Mehr News, the inspection included a review of operational capacity and meetings with stationed personnel.