Iranian general says martyrs, people, leadership and armed forces are pillars of national power

General Tavakkoli, speaking in an interview with Mehr News Agency on Sunday, outlined what he described as the key components of the Islamic Republic of Iran's power. He stated that martyrs, the conscious presence of the country's people, the wise leadership of the Islamic Revolution, and the armed forces constitute the most important pillars of Iran's strength, and that these elements have enabled Iran to emerge as a leading power on the international stage.

Turning to the role of martyrs in what he called the spiritual strength of the Islamic Republic, General Tavakkoli said that martyrs have been one of the greatest components of the Iranian nation's power over more than four decades since the victory of the Islamic Revolution and during the era of the Sacred Defense. He added that by sacrificing their lives, martyrs infused awareness into society, stirred the people to a state of fervor and spiritual awakening, and brought them onto the scene.

The commander also highlighted the Leadership's role during these years, describing it as unparalleled in guiding the people, maintaining their active presence, countering enemy plots, clarifying issues, and raising societal awareness. He termed the armed forces as another pillar of Iran's power, stating that over the years they have prepared, equipped, and trained themselves for times of danger and complex, multi-layered crises, while also conducting various military exercises.

According to Mehr News Agency, General Tavakkoli made these remarks in an interview with its correspondent on Sunday, emphasizing the importance of these elements in Iran's national strength.