Iran commander warns of readiness for defense

A senior Iranian military commander has issued a statement on the country's military readiness. Ali Abdollahi, commander of Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, stated that if an enemy commits aggression, the armed forces of the Islamic Republic are fully prepared for a comprehensive defense. He emphasized there is no doubt about Iran's military preparedness. The statement comes amid heightened regional tensions and a U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports.