Mohammad Ali Jafari, commander of the IRGC, October 21, 2014

Date
Oct. 21, 2014
Name of Author
Mohammad Ali Jafari
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“Exporting the Islamic Revolution to the world, the country's full and sustainable security and its pride and honor are the achievements gained as a result of the blood of our martyrs.”“IRGC Commander: Iran Prevents Expansion of Zionist Regime in Region,” Fars News Agency, October 21, 2014, http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.aspx?nn=13930729001391.

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