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2026-05-24 18:28:58
[Iran Claims to be in its Third Defense Phase] Abdullah, commander of the Khatham Anbya Central Command of the Iranian Armed Forces, stated today (May 24) that the Iranian nation has achieved a "historic victory" in this round of conflict and that Iran is shaping a "new global power structure centered on Iran." He stated that Iran is currently in its "third defense phase," requiring the entire nation to remain highly vigilant, and called on the people to continue following the leadership of Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei to safeguard national interests and rights. He also stated that Iran will "ensure the security of the Persian Gulf region" and "end enemy interference in this waterway," emphasizing that Iran's strategy regarding "managing the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz" will determine the future order of the region, and that "foreign powers have no place in the region." He further warned that the Iranian armed forces are prepared to respond "strongly and devastatingly" to any act of aggression. (CCTV)
