‘Air Force closely monitoring Iran’s air space’
February 6, 2011 - 0:0
TEHRAN – The Iranian Air Force is constantly monitoring the country’s air space in the face of any threat and it is in full military preparedness, said deputy commander of the Armed Forces on Saturday.
Brigadier General Abdol Rahim Mousavi made the remarks during an address to military officials.In addition, the Armed Forces Commander Ataollah Salehi’s message was read out during the ceremony.
Iran’s Army will repel any attack against the country’s sovereignty and will cut off the hands of (potential) aggressors, the statement read.
“In order to defend the territorial integrity, protect the great achievements of the (Islamic) Revolution and safeguard water, air and land borders, the Army will not hesitate a moment to cut off the hand of any aggressor before it is raised,” it stated