Jiroft: A senior advisor to the commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has stressed the need for a firm and decisive response to enemies to safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country. Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi made the remarks in a speech at a ceremony commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani in Jiroft, a city in Kerman province, on Sunday.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, he emphasized that security requires “a firm and decisive response to the enemy, not leniency and compromise,” adding that leaning, hesitation, and retreat in the face of aggressors not only bring insecurity but also encourage the enemy to carry out further aggression. General Naqdi, who previously served as the deputy coordinator of the IRGC, highlighted that the experience of Yemen, Lebanon, Palestine, and other resistance fronts has shown that wherever there has been steadfastness, the enemy has retreated.

He also stressed the need for national unity to prevent foreign aggression, stating that “the enemy will not dare to invade, and the country’s security will be guaranteed, as long as the people remain united.” According to him, the school of Martyr Soleimani embodies steadfastness, stewardship, and resistance, values deeply rooted in the Iranian nation and all freedom-loving nations.

Referring to the US National Security Document 2025, General Naqdi remarked that the file showed Washington’s acknowledgment of its failure in the West Asia region and humiliation over the past decades, despite spending trillions of dollars in Iraq and Afghanistan.