Iranian ground forces commander says military monitoring enemies ‘around the clock’

The commander of the Iranian Army’s Ground Forces, Brigadier General Ali Jahanshahi, said on Sunday that Iranian forces are monitoring what he described as enemy movements continuously and remain fully prepared to respond to any threats.

Speaking during an inspection visit to a military unit in the city of Piranshahr in West Azerbaijan Province near the Iraqi border, Jahanshahi stressed that protecting Iran’s territorial integrity remains a top priority for the armed forces.

“All enemy movements are constantly being monitored,” he said, adding that Iranian soldiers possess advanced capabilities that would prevent any hostile action against the country’s territory.

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Jahanshahi also highlighted the deterrent capacity of the Ground Forces, stating that they have reached a level enabling them to neutralise potential threats at an early stage.

His remarks come amid heightened regional tensions, as the United States has increased its military presence in the Middle East and warned of possible action against Iran over its nuclear programme and regional activities.

Tehran has accused Washington and Tel Aviv of fabricating pretexts for intervention and regime change, warning that it would retaliate against any military strike while continuing to demand the lifting of Western sanctions in exchange for limits on its nuclear activities.

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