A senior Iranian commander says the successful simulation of the US Army's combat style has enabled the IRGC to find their weaknesses. Deputy Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces Brigadier General Mohammad Zolqadr said Sunday that the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps is fully capable of countering US tactics. "During the US invasion of Afghanistan and Iraq, the American army's combat methods, its weaknesses and strong points, and its capabilities have been fully monitored," said the Iranian general.
The remarks come shortly after Brigadier General Abdul-Rahim Mousavi said on Friday that Iran has wrapped up three secret military drills over the past two months aimed at strengthening the country's defensive prowess.
Recent reports have suggested that an armada of US and European naval vessels has been stationed in the Persian Gulf in an unprecedented build-up. Mainstream media regarded the deployment as an attempt by the Bush administration to wage war on Iran before President George W. Bush leaves office in January 2009.
"The IRGC is now using innovative methods to counter any threat against Iran," Brig. Gen. Mohammad Zolqadr continued. He added that should Washington attempt to engage in war with Tehran, the US would not stumble upon 'orthodox and classic tactics'.
Iran has warned that if the country comes under attack, it would target Israel and 32 US bases in the region and would not hesitate in taking necessary measures to protect its sovereignty- including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran has recently equipped its navy with high-tech weapons system, capable of targeting any vessel within a range of 300 km (185 miles) from its shores. |