Iran will never be the one to start a war, but will not waiver in defending its itself, he added.
The top commander made the remarks Saturday, as Iran marks Air Force Day.
“In complete coordination with other armed forces, the Air Force is ready to give a decisive, rapid, and regrettable response to any threat, aggression or miscalculation by the enemy,” he said.
Mousavi’s comments follow remarks by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warning that Iran’s retaliation to new US aggression would include targeting American bases in the Gulf region.