In a message on Friday, Brigadier General Hatami congratulated his foreign counterparts in various countries on the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ (PBUH) and the beginning of the new Christian year of 2021.
The Iranian defense minister also wished that the human community would get rid of the coronavirus pandemic.
He further expressed hope that the teachings of the divine prophets would help promote justice, peace, and friendship and result in a world free from violence and terror.
Christmas is an annual commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ, celebrated generally on December 25 as a religious and cultural holiday by millions of people around the world.