News - Middle East: The commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has formally expressed condolences for Yemen's martyred military chief while signaling Tehran's readiness to deepen military cooperation with Yemen's Armed Forces, in a significant show of solidarity between the two allies.

Major General Mohammad Pakpour, commander of the IRGC Ground Forces, issued an official statement mourning the martyrdom of "Islamic commander" Mohammed Abdulkarim al-Ghumari, renewing appreciation for the deceased's role and struggle "in defense of Yemen's dignity."

In his statement, Pakpour directed messages of solace to the martyr's family and companions, noting that al-Ghumari's martyrdom "immortalized a heroic jihad and courageous stance in confronting the crimes of the Zionist enemy." He emphasized that the martyr's biography "will remain a source of inspiration for fighters and coming generations."

In a related development, General Pakpour notably blessed the appointment of Major General Yusuf Hassan al-Madani as the new Chief of General Staff of the Yemeni Armed Forces, expressing his wishes for al-Madani's "success in leading the military institution and enhancing its ability to protect the homeland."

The IRGC commander expressed readiness to "enhance the faith-based and strategic bonds between the Iranian armed forces and their Yemeni counterpart," confirming Tehran's desire to "expand forms of cooperation and coordination in ways that serve confronting global arrogance."

Tehran frames this partnership as part of a broader effort to unify Arab and Islamic countries against conspiracies and interventions by adversaries targeting regional stability. Analysts note that the move strengthens military coordination in the region and sends a clear message regarding Iran’s commitment to supporting Yemen’s armed forces in the face of external threats.