PANews reported on April 18 that, according to Xinhua News Agency, Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued a written statement on the occasion of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Army Day, stating that the Iranian Navy is fully prepared and ready to inflict a "new crushing defeat" on its enemies. In the statement, Mojtaba extended holiday greetings to Iranian soldiers and their families, as well as the Iranian people. He said that the Iranian army bravely defended Iranian territory and flag, and with the support of the people, fought alongside other armed forces, closely coordinating to launch fierce attacks against the United States and Israel, "exposing their weakness and shamelessness to the world." Mojtaba expressed his condolences to the fallen soldiers. He stated that Iran must redouble its efforts to improve the capabilities of its military and will implement necessary measures to achieve this goal.