
IRGC Ground Forces chief vows strong response to any enemy miscalculation
General Karami, commander of the IRGC Ground Forces, said Iran's armed forces will respond forcefully to any enemy miscalculation, speaking during a field visit to Persian Gulf islands.
Published on 17 September 2026
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The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Ground Forces, General Karami, has said that Iran's armed forces will respond with force to any miscalculation by the enemy. According to Mehr News Agency (MNA), Karami made the remarks during a field visit to islands in the Persian Gulf.
During the visit, the IRGC Ground Forces chief said the armed forces remain vigilant and prepared on the battlefield. He cited divine will and the support of the Iranian people as factors behind the forces' readiness.
The statement was made in the context of the IRGC Ground Forces' ongoing field assessments in the Persian Gulf region. Karami's remarks reflect the official position that any hostile action or miscalculation would be met with a strong response.
The report by Mehr News Agency added that the commander's comments came during his inspection of the islands, where he reviewed the preparedness of the forces stationed there. No further details were provided about the specific islands visited or the units inspected.
According to Mehr News, General Karami's statement underscores the IRGC Ground Forces' stated policy of maintaining a high level of readiness and responding decisively to any perceived threat.
Source: Mehr News — Read original story