Iran’s top military commander has issued orders for the nation’s armed forces to closely watch adversary activities and prepare for potential hostile actions, according to reports from Iranian state media on Thursday.
Army Commander-in-Chief Amir Hatami instructed military operational centers to observe “enemy movements with utmost pessimism and accuracy” while maintaining readiness to defend against any form of assault, state outlets reported.
The directive comes as tensions continue in the region, with President Donald Trump recently stating that the Iran conflict is “nearing completion” and could conclude in the coming weeks. However, the deployment of additional American forces to the Gulf area has sparked speculation about possible ground military action.
“No enemy troops should survive if adversaries attempt a ground operation,” Hatami was quoted as saying by state media.
Iranian state television broadcast silent video showing Hatami meeting with three fellow army commanders in person while conducting a video conference with approximately twelve other military officials. Reuters was unable to immediately confirm when the recording was made.
