Operation Eagle Claw, declawed by Tabas sand

Iran has marked the anniversary of the failed 1980 US military operation in the central Iranian desert region of Tabas known as Operation Eagle Claw.

Divine hidden assistance triggered US defeat in Tabas desert, Imam Khomeini highlighted

April 25, 1980 is reminiscent of the aggressive attack of the special combat forces of the American regime on the territorial integrity of the Islamic Republic of Iran and their illegal entry into Tabas Desert. Imam Khomeini said that American failure and defeat was originated from hidden assistance from God the Almighty for the faithful Iranian people.

Leader says Iran's Armed Forces display commendable image of strength, authority

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has lauded the Iranian Armed Forces for displaying a commendable image of strength and military prowess in the wake of Operation True Promise, stating they created a feeling of glory about the Islamic nation.

Formation of mobilization forces was smart decision by Imam Khomeini

Pundits believe that formation of mobilization forces by Imam Khomeini was a smart decision . Imam took the decision after victory of the Islamic Revolution in order to shield the country from internal and external threats.

Imam wanted armed forces to make them stronger

The enemy attacks those institutions more that are of greater benefit to the nation

Imam Khomeini regarding Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC): If you see that they want to crush the army or separate it from the people, it means that they are afraid of it as well and so on.

Imam Khomeini: Our army is the support of our nation. It is the guarantor of our country’s ...

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Seyyed Hassan Khomeini hails ‘True Promise’ operation against Israel as courageous and source of ...