Survival: The experiences of the 40-day defense proved the state's full preparedness against threats. The spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in response to the statements: while being fully alert and closely monitoring all developments, the relevant groups will act resolutely to defend the state and repel evil in any case of a threat. The experiences of the forty-day defense period and the periods that followed proved that the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran do not hesitate to defend the homeland and respond decisively to the aggressors, and this authoritative approach will continue firmly.