Addressing a gathering here on Tuesday, he said this does not mean that the Islamic Republic is seeking war and confrontation but rather indicates progress in the country in different areas.
To adopt such a defense policy, the commander stressed, the country needs to develop and strengthen defensive power.
On the recent visit to New York of the Iranian President Hassan Rohani, he said the reason that the enemies have approached Iran is not because they love peace but rather they are fully aware of the Islamic Repubic’s might in the region.
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