IRNA � Over 11,000 Iranian Army medical personnel are in the front line of the country�s battle against the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Army Commander Brigadier-General Abdolrahim Mousavi said in a message on Wednesday.

Mousavi�s message comes on the occasion of National Army Day.

The general said he was grateful to all relentless efforts of the Iranian Army forces particularly those made by the Army medical personnel who are endeavoring to save the lives of the people during the pandemic.

He wished heath and prosperity for the Army forces and their families on this special occasion.