"I have agreed for our security forces to seriouslyfollow up on this matter and I have no doubt that revenge for the pure blood ofour martyr will be taken," Raisi said.
The killing only strengthens the determination of the Guardsto confront the enemies of the Iranian nation, the Guards spokesman RamazanSharif said, according to the semi-official Mehr news agency.
"The martyrdom of Colonel Khodai strengthens thedetermination of the Revolutionary Guards to defend security, independence andnational interests and to confront the enemies of the Iranian nation," hesaid. "The thugs and terrorist groups affiliated with global oppression andZionism will face consequences for their actions."
