Iran has one of the world's strongest armies, senior commander says

"We can claim that Iran has one of the most powerful armies in the world," Army Ground Force Commander Kioumars Heydari said on Saturday. "We will not allow any kind of mischief from the enemy."

"Today, our preparedness is at a level where, unlike the armed forces of our neighboring countries, we are capable of establishing lasting security in our own country," he added.