Speaking in a gathering of the Defense Ministry’s top officials on Thursday, Brigadier General Hatami said Iran has managed to reach its objectives in all defense areas during the current Iranian calendar year of 1399 (ends on March 21) despite the enmities of the Islamic Republic’s adversaries.
Noting that hostilities against Iran in strategic areas will continue, he added, “in regional fields and the (country’s) defense and missile power… we will continue moving towards great objectives with all our power.”
He also highlighted the “significant” progresses made in Iran’s defense industry in the current year in spite of all restrictions and problems.
Iranian officials have repeatedly underscored that the country will not hesitate to strengthen its military capabilities, including its missile power, which are entirely meant for defense, and that Iran’s defense capabilities will be never subject to negotiations.
In February 2018, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei called for efforts to maintain and boost Iran’s defense capabilities, hitting back at the enemies for disputing the country’s missile program.
“Without a moment of hesitation, the country must move to acquire whatever is necessary for defense, even if the whole world is opposed to it,” the Leader said at the time.