Tehran, August 11 (KCNA) -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps commander, speaking at a ceremony on August 7, referred to the mission of the RGC.

He said that defending the country against military threats is not the IRGC's only duty, but it is also obligated to counter economic and cultural threats.

The RGC should press on with its leading role in economic front to steer the country through western sanctions and foreign pressure, he added.