Basij chief Hossein Taeb said US forces would soon leave the region defeated and vowed that Iran would defend its strategic assets, including the Strait of Hormuz.
“The Islamic Republic will resolutely protect all its strategic capabilities and defensive straits, including the Strait of Hormuz, and force the enemy to surrender,” he said.
Taeb also said basic and advanced courses were underway to train citizens in land, air and maritime defense and increase their readiness.