The deputy commander of Iran's ground forces, Sirus Aman al-Lahi, addressed the deployment of forces in the country in light of the arrival of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald Ford to the shores of the Middle East and said they are prepared to carry out missions against any enemy movement. According to him, "The forces are ready to be present at any point where there is activity against the country in a short time and at the order of the supreme commander, and to defend the territory with all their might. The equipment has been updated according to the battlefield."