On Wednesday, July 7, the deputy commander of the Iranian Army announced the readiness of Iran's armed forces to confront potential actions by the Islamic State (ISIS) in retaliation for the IRGC's missile attack on the group's positions. According to ILNA news agency, Ahmadreza Pourdastan stated, "It is natural that the enemy's job is to act hostile and they will seek to retaliate." He noted that intelligence, security, military, and law enforcement forces have the capability for a "serious confrontation" with potential actions. The IRGC announced on June 28 that in response to ISIS attacks on the Iranian Parliament and the mausoleum of Ayatollah Khomeini, it targeted an ISIS base in Deir ez-Zor, eastern Syria, with medium-range ground-to-ground missiles. The June 17 attacks in Tehran resulted in 17 deaths and over 50 injuries. Following that, Iranian security and judicial officials reported the arrest of dozens in the provinces of Alborz, West Azerbaijan, Fars, Kermanshah, and Kurdistan. In this context, on Saturday, July 3, after gunfire was heard at Mehrabad Airport, Mohsen Hamdani, the security deputy of Tehran's governor, announced that a "counter-terrorism drill" was held in Terminal 4 of the airport. Three days later, Iranian media reported the death of Mehdi Yazdi, an airport security officer, during this "drill," which was confirmed by the IRGC's protection command. However, the IRGC did not provide details about the incident. According to ILNA, the deputy commander of the Iranian Army stated that "60 terrorist groups" have entered Iran so far, but "none have succeeded." Mr. Pourdastan did not mention the dates of these groups' entries or provide details about their numbers or identities. He also did not specify how many of these groups entered Iran before and after the IRGC's missile attack. In related news, the IRGC reported the destruction of a "terrorist team" in Kurdistan, conducted an "anti-terrorism" drill at Mehrabad Airport in Tehran, arrested 50 individuals linked to and supporting terrorist groups in Kermanshah, and the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence announced the arrest of a group affiliated with ISIS.
Iran's Army Readies for Possible Confrontation with ISIS Actions
The Iranian Army is preparing to confront potential actions from ISIS following a missile attack by the IRGC on ISIS positions in Syria. Ahmadreza Pourdastan emphasized the readiness of various security forces to deal with any retaliatory actions. This situation highlights ongoing tensions between Iran and ISIS, as well as the Iranian government's efforts to maintain security amid threats.
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📰 What Happened
Iran's Army prepares for potential ISIS retaliation after IRGC missile strikes.
- Iranian Army announce ISIS
- IRGC attack ISIS base in Deir ez-Zor
- Iranian security and judicial officials arrest dozens of individuals in Alborz, West Azerbaijan, Fars, Kermanshah, and Kurdistan
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran is actively preparing for potential retaliatory actions from ISIS following its military operations.
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