Iran's First Vice President Pledges Full Government Support for Armed Forces

Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has pledged the full support of the administration for the country's armed forces, describing such backing as an "inviolable priority." In a message congratulating newly appointed senior military commanders, Aref praised their records during the Iran-Iraq war and their roles in what he termed the "third sacred defence," referring to the recent conflict with the United States and the Israeli regime.

The appointments were made by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei. The new appointees include Major General Ali Abdollahi as chief of staff of the Armed Forces, Brigadier General Kioumars Heydari as his deputy, Major General Ahmad Vahidi as commander-in-chief of the IRGC, Major General Mostafa Izadi as his deputy, Rear Admiral Ali Ozmaei as IRGC Navy commander, and Hojjatoleslam Hossein Taeb as head of the Basij.

Aref stated that the enemy had deployed "the most complex anti-human schemes" to harm Iran's authority and territorial integrity. However, he asserted that the "brilliance, courage and powerful prudence" of Iranian commanders, combined with the "wise and precise guidance" of the Leader, had foiled those calculations.

According to Mehr News Agency, Aref's message underscores the government's commitment to supporting the armed forces in safeguarding the nation's security and interests.