Iranian Government Stands Firmly with Armed Forces, Says Navy Chief

In a message congratulating President Masoud Pezeshkian on the occasion of Government Week, Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, the Deputy Chief of the Iranian Army for Coordination, emphasized that the government has stood by the powerful Armed Forces of the country with all its strength.

Sayyari noted that Government Week serves as a reminder of the great figures who considered serving the people a divine promise and a national mission. He specifically mentioned the high-ranking martyrs Mohammad-Ali Rajaei and Mohammad-Javad Bahonar, who, with faith, sincerity, and love for the people, left behind a lasting model of statesmanship in line with the ideals of the Islamic Revolution.

The admiral referred to the recent wars imposed by the US and Israel against Iran, describing them as another stage of the great test for the Iranian nation. He said that in this test, the government and the entire Establishment stood side by side with the powerful Armed Forces in defending Islamic Iran. He added, "In this battle waged by the US and Israel against Iran jointly, the martyrdom of two members of the government, former Iran's Defense Minister Major General Aziz Nasirzadeh, and former Minister of Intelligence Hojjatoleslam Seyyed Esmaeil Khatib added another leaf to the proud book of sacrifice and showed that responsibility in the Islamic Republic of Iran, in times of danger, is not far from the field of struggle and martyrdom."

Sayyari emphasized that in these critical conditions, the government is working with all its might alongside the Armed Forces to meet defense requirements, support missions, and continue serving the people. He expressed confidence that, relying on God Almighty and with the solidarity, unity, and amity of the government, the Armed Forces, and the noble nation of Islamic Iran, the country will continue the path of honor and progress with steadfastness.

According to Mehr News Agency, the message was released on the occasion of Government Week, which commemorates the martyrs Rajaei and Bahonar. The report also highlighted the recent US-Israeli aggression against Iran, which resulted in the martyrdom of the two former ministers, and underscored the government's commitment to supporting the Armed Forces during these challenging times.