IRGC Navy commander: Three Iranian islands 'important operational area'

The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has inspected the operational readiness of military units stationed in key strategic locations, including the Strait of Hormuz, the Greater Tunb, and the Lesser Tunb—referred to as the Nazaat Islands. 

Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri conducted evaluations of the IRGC’s naval, missile, and floating units in the region on Thursday, the IRGC Navy’s public relations office said. 

“God willing, the psychological and operational readiness of Islam’s fighters is at the highest level,” he said.

The commander emphasized the significance of the islands, describing them as an “important operational area” within the IRGC’s 5th Naval Region.

He reiterated the guidance of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on maintaining the highest level of preparedness among the forces stationed there. 

"Today we witnessed high morale and full operational readiness, which stems from the wisdom of our Commander-in-Chief, the Leader," said Admiral Tangsiri, underscoring the “special directive” issued by the Leader concerning the strategic islands.

Tangsiri highlighted the addition of military equipment to the force, stating that one of his “main goals” in visiting the islands was to assess the “operational effectiveness” of the defense systems deployed across the Islands and the Strait of Hormuz.

“All systems, including missile, drone, and other defensive equipment, are in the best possible condition, fully operational and ready to ensure the peace and security of our beloved nation.”

Addressing the neighboring countries and allies in the Persian Gulf and Oman Sea, Admiral Tangsiri conveyed the Islamic Republic’s message of “friendship, brotherhood, and unity,” while condemning the presence of foreign enemies in the region as a source of “division and sedition.”

He further asserted that the Islamic Republic would “stand strong” against any adversaries.

In early August, the commander praised the IRGC Navy’s advancements in precision and surgical strike capabilities, introduced as part of a major upgrade to the force’s arsenal. The enhancement was unveiled during a ceremony in Bandar Abbas, where 2,654 new missile systems, drones, and other cutting-edge military equipment were delivered to the IRGC Navy.

“We placed special emphasis on innovation and technical originality in the equipment and capabilities we operationalized today,” the commander stated during the event.

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