Ali Balali, an adviser to the commander of the IRGC’s Aerospace Force, told the Defapress website: “The necessary military reserves for defending the country have been secured for years, and our armed forces are ready and trigger-ready, and if the enemy makes a mistake, Iran’s response will be devastating and severe.”

Balali, on Sunday, 17 Aban, said: “Our armed forces are waiting for an opportunity so that they can give the foolish enemy an unforgettable lesson.”

The adviser to the Aerospace Force commander added: “The enemy is talking nonsense. We Iranians have a saying that goes: words are just hot air. The enemy is old and worn out today and does not have the capability to confront us militarily.”