Iran regional confrontation

Iran: Army commander Hatami says forces are ready for asymmetric warfare and warns enemy vessels will be targeted

DECISIONS AND STATEMENTS
Location
Iran (country of the army commander issuing the statement)
Actors
Iran
Importance
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Iranian Army commander Major General Amir Hatami said during a visit to an army combat-drone production facility on 22 October that the armed forces were prepared for asymmetric warfare, citing lessons from the last two wars. WANA reported his warning that enemy vessels entering the designated operational area in the Sea of Oman would be targeted.

Verification: Probable

Evidence: Iran Is Prepared for Asymmetric Warfare; Enemy Vessels Will Be Targeted, Iran better placed for asymmetric war, Iranian general says armed forces ready to wage asymmetric warfare