Iran army chief tells commanders to prepare for any attack, state media reports
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Commander-in-chief of the Iranian Army Amir Hatami said the country's operational headqurters must monitor "enemy movements with utmost pessimism and accuracy".
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DUBAI – Iran’s operational headquarters must monitor “enemy movements with utmost pessimism and accuracy” and be ready to counter any method of attack, the country’s army commander-in-chief Amir Hatami was quoted as saying by state media on April 2.
US President Donald Trump has said the Iran conflict is “nearing completion” and could end within weeks, but a parallel build-up of additional US troops in the Gulf has raised concerns that preparations may be under way for potential ground operations.
“No enemy troops should survive if adversaries attempt a ground operation,” state media quoted Mr Hatami as saying.
State media shared soundless footage showing Mr Hatami in a room with three other army commanders and on a video call with about a dozen others. Reuters could not immediately verify when the footage was taken. REUTERS
