TEHRAN Senior commanders of Irans Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), led by Major General Hossein Salami, renewed their pledge to the ideals of the late founder of the Islamic Republic, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, during a ceremony at his mausoleum in Tehran on Saturday.The event marking the 46th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, underscored Irans enduring commitment to its revolutionary principles.In an address, General Salami hailed the Islamic Republics founders post-revolutionary legacy, stating, Imam Khomeini established sovereignty, built power, and in his first act, defeated the greatest empire in human historythe U.S.The IRGC Chief emphasized that the path charted by Imam Khomeini continues under the leadership of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, whom he described as the truthful successor embodying the late leaders vision.With the same steadfast heart, he stands firm in every battlefield, Salami added, describing Irans leadership as unyielding in the face of external pressures.The IRGC chief also highlighted the assertiveness of Irans armed forces, particularly referencing last years Operations True Promise I and IIa series of strikes successfully targeting the Israeli regime's positionsas evidence of Tehrans strategic resolve.We struck the political heart of major powers: Israel, the eldest child of America.
They tried to protect it, but we acted with rationality and wisdom, he asserted.Salami said Western threats at the time were real and not merely psychological, which stood in contract to Irans calibrated and deliberate actions.Echoing Salamis sentiments, Ayatollah Khomeinis grandson, Hojjatoleslam Seyyed Hassan Khomeini, praised the IRGCs role in safeguarding Irans sovereignty.He lauded Operation True Promise II as a historic achievement exemplifying capability fused with determination, and warned that without self-reliance, Iran risks being trampled by foreign powers.If we lack strength, we will remain under the hooves of empiresor the tread of their tanks, he declared, linking the IRGCs founding to Imam Khomeinis infusion of courage into the Iranian peoples spirit.