Mr. Ata'i pointed out that, "For the first time, the NLA used in armored
and mechanized brigade in assault. the newly formed armored brigade and
its units facilitate the advancement and enhance the mobility of NLA combatants,
particularly is their battle zone becomes more wide spread. this naturally
means a more effective strike at Khomeini's forces of war and repression
and fewer NLA casualties."
Commander Atai'i said of the National Liberation Army of Iran that, `Any Iranian who wishes to fight against Khomeini can join the National Liberation Army. The only requirement is observance of the NLAs rules and regulations. Everyone has freedom of thought and political belief. For this reason, the NLA does not belong only to the Mojahedin. there are people who, although ideologically not consider Mojaheds, are fighting against Khomeini in the ranks of the NLA."
The NLA's Chief of Staff said: "We are not planning for a long-term war But we will use all resources which enhance the mobility of our combatants in the battlefield. the armored brigade produced a qualitative change, increasing the speed and strength of our offensive. Our objective is to destroy the regime's forces, to scatter them."
Commander Ata'i concluded: `As an officer of the National Liberation Army of Iran, I hope that the NLA `will soon accomplish its nationalist and patriotic task and not only free the people of Iran but also the people of the region from the Khomeini regime's warmongering and terrorism."
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