{"id":73784,"date":"2026-04-18T18:34:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T13:34:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=73784"},"modified":"2026-04-18T18:34:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T13:34:34","slug":"iran-warns-us-israel-of-new-defeats-in-army-day-message","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=73784","title":{"rendered":"Iran warns US, Israel of \u201cnew defeats\u201d in Army Day message"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Iran\u2019s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Saturday that the country\u2019s navy is \u201cready to inflict new bitter defeats\u201d on the United States and Israel, according to Iran\u2019s official news agency IRNA.<\/p>\n<p>The remarks were issued in a message marking Iran\u2019s Army Day, observed annually on April 18. In his statement, Khamenei praised the Iranian armed forces for what he described as their resilience and resistance against \u201cenemies,\u201d highlighting the military\u2019s use of drones in operations targeting US and Israeli interests.<\/p>\n<p>He said the Iranian navy remains fully prepared to respond to any external threats, reiterating Tehran\u2019s stance on military readiness amid heightened regional tensions.<\/p>\n<p>The message also commended the broader Iranian military establishment for its role in defending national interests and maintaining deterrence capabilities, particularly through advances in drone and missile technology.<\/p>\n<p>Army Day in Iran is typically marked with military parades and official statements showcasing the country\u2019s defense capabilities and strategic preparedness.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Iran\u2019s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Saturday that the country\u2019s navy is \u201cready to inflict new bitter defeats\u201d on the United States and Israel, according to Iran\u2019s official news agency IRNA. The remarks were issued in a message marking Iran\u2019s Army Day, observed annually on April 18. 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