Senior commander says 'our finger on trigger'

TABNAK, Apr. 08 - The commander of the Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that their finger remains “on the trigger” if the enemy makes any mistake.

News ID: 7301

Date: 08 April 2026 - 21:06

In a social media post on Wednesday, Brigadier General Seyyed Majid Mousavi said, “Even today, they [enemies] have seen and experienced that our fingers are on the trigger. If the enemy makes even the slightest mistake, they will face a full-scale response.”

He added, “Two weeks of vigilance lie ahead—for the field, diplomacy, and the streets. The watchful eyes of the field, along with unity in the streets, will consolidate the achievements”.

The US and the Israeli regime launched a large-scale unprovoked military campaign against Iran following the assassination of then Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, along with several senior military commanders and civilians, on February 28.

In retaliation, Iranian Armed Forces launched attacks on American and Israeli positions in the region, demonstrating their capability to strike back effectively. Despite initial expectations by the attackers of a swift victory, the Iranian response proved significantly more potent, inflicting heavy damage on US and Israeli military resources while rallying the nation’s unity and resistance.

While the US president had issued an ultimatum, Pakistani mediation facilitated an agreement for a two-week ceasefire during which negotiations would take place in Islamabad. Iran has proposed a ten-point plan as the foundation for discussions, seeking terms such as the withdrawal of US forces from the region, lifting sanctions, and establishing control over the Strait of Hormuz.

The Supreme National Security Council of Iran emphasized on April 8 that the war led to a historic victory for Iran, compelling the US to accept negotiation terms, including a plan for guaranteed non-aggression and the cessation of hostilities.