“If enemy seeks to invade our territory, it will receive a slap in the face from Iran’s Armed Forces,” Esmaili said, adding that the country’s Air Defense units are "quick on the trigger" to counter any threats.
A ground-to-sea missile is launched during a military drill in southern Iran. (File photo)
The commander also described Iran’s air space as one the world’s safest, saying Iran’s Air Force units are deployed in some 3,700 locations across the country to defend the Islamic Republic’s territory.
Also touching on Iran’s defense achievements, the top general said that Iran has attained self-sufficiency in terms of military equipment, stressing that the country has manufactured different types of long-range missiles as well as powerful radar systems to monitor enemy moves.
In recent years, Iran has made major breakthroughs in its defense sector and attained self-sufficiency in producing important military equipment and systems.
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