This report covers the remarks made by Iran’s president during a military parade marking the National Day of the Iranian Army. He stated that any movement by Israel against Iran would be met with a firm response from Iran’s armed forces, with a clear signal that the center of the Zionist regime could come under attack should aggression occur.
During the parade, the president underscored that Iran’s armed forces would respond decisively if Israel took any hostile action. The event highlighted the leadership’s determination as the national military showcased its capabilities amid ongoing regional tensions.
Raisi’s warning came as the army observed a historic moment tied to the Islamic Revolution led by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1979. The ceremony featured a display of tanks, warplanes, and missiles, with senior military officials in attendance alongside the president.
Among the weapons exhibited were drones, a facet that has drawn attention from observers in Israel and the United States. Tel Aviv has accused Tehran of planning drone-based strikes against Israeli territory as part of broader regional tensions.
One highlighted asset was the Kaman-22 drone, described as an unmanned fighter aircraft capable of extended operations. Reports indicate it can fly for up to 24 hours and boasts an operational range around 3,000 kilometers. It is designed to operate at high altitudes and can carry a variety of weapons and small missiles, according to statements from the Mehr news agency.
In his remarks, Raisi praised Iran’s two principal military branches, the Army and the Revolutionary Guards, the latter an elite force entrusted with safeguarding the principles of the Islamic Revolution.
nuclear deal
From Tehran’s perspective, the Revolutionary Guards are seen as a major obstacle to reviving the 2015 nuclear agreement. The stance has remained firm that any easing of sanctions must address the Guards’ activities and influence within Iran.
In recent weeks, Iranian officials have reiterated that lifting sanctions on the Revolutionary Guards constitutes a red line for preserving any agreement. Negotiations with the countries involved in the deal—Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Russia, and China—along with indirect involvement from the United States, have faced stalls since mid-March. The public discussions have centered on limiting Iran’s atomic program in exchange for sanction relief, a framework that has been unsettled since the U.S. withdrew from the agreement in 2018. Following the withdrawal, Tehran intensified its nuclear activities and uranium enrichment efforts, a development that has influenced the broader regional security landscape.