The Iranian Army is “a source of fear and disappointment for the enemies”, Shamkhani wrote on his twitter page on Thursday.
He added that presence of the Iranian Army is a messenger of peace, security, and power for the people and fear and disappointment for the enemies.
His remarks were made on the occasion of the Army Day in Iran (April 17).
In relevant comments on Wednesday, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani had praised the strenuous efforts made by the country’s Armed Forces, specially the Army, in fight against the coronavirus epidemic and helping the health ministry in the treatment of patients.
“I should appreciate and praise the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Army and other Armed Forces,” Rouhani said, addressing a cabinet meeting in Tehran on Wednesday.
“They showed that the Army is needed both for peace and war and we certainly need them for war and deterrence,” he added.
Rouhani underlined the effective presence of the Iranian Armed Forces on all scenes when people face a problem due to flood, earthquake and fighting against coronavirus, and said, “I thank the Army, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), Basij (volunteer forces), the Law Enforcement Police and all people who have made efforts in these days to confront coronavirus.”
