Major General Amir Hatami, Commander of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, on Sunday at the first National Iranian Soldier Festival held in honor of Martyr Major General Seyyed Abdolrahim Mousavi, elaborated on the role of soldiers in defending the homeland and emphasized the necessity of emulating the characteristics of this great martyr.
Emulating Martyr Major General Mousavi
General Hatami, referring to the prominent traits of Martyr Mousavi, including faith, sincerity, and self-sacrifice, said: "Martyr Mousavi can be the best role model for military personnel and future generations. We must learn from him and align ourselves on his path to be united with the martyrs."
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The Commander of the Armed Forces further noted that the Sacred Defense Week is an appropriate time to remember the sacrifices and selflessness of soldiers in defending the homeland, and while mentioning the various days of this week, he said: "Today is the day of the liberation of Abadan and the memory of all dear martyrs."
Military Service, a Sacred Value
He emphasized that "military service is a value only when it serves a sacred goal" and added: "Military service for the homeland in Islam is doubly sacred." General Hatami, referring to the history of the country, said: "In the past, many enemies attacked our homeland, but in 1979, the Iranian nation, under the leadership of Imam Khomeini (RA) and with the solidarity of all armed forces, raised the flag of resistance and did not allow a single grain of our homeland's soil to fall into the hands of the enemy."
He also mentioned the role of the Islamic Revolution in creating a spirit of resistance and military service and said: "Soldiers must know under which flag and commander they stand. The leadership of Imam Khomeini (RA) instilled this spirit in the armed forces, and history has shown that the Iranian nation stood with dignity and resistance under Imam's flag."
Major General Hatami also referred to the recent war and noted that the enemy, with incorrect calculations, seeks to weaken the country, but "under the flag of resistance, all commanders and soldiers stood firm and did not allow the enemy to achieve its goals."
He emphasized that "the imposed war is still ongoing," saying: "The aggressive enemy has suffered heavy blows, but we must remain prepared to deliver even heavier strikes to them. The cries and screams of the enemy are due to their credibility being destroyed."
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