TEHRAN, Feb 16 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, reaffirmed yesterday that, his country will continue to build up its defence capabilities, as Iran faces many threats.
According to the leader’s website, he made the remarks in an address to a meeting with people from the north-western Iranian province of East Azerbaijan.
He also argued that, criticism against Iran for strengthening its military power is unfounded, because the country faces many “enemies” and is entitled to defend itself and its people.
The Iranian top leader pledged that his country will do “its utmost” in the future, to improve its military.
Khamenei further charged that, Iran’s “enemies” purposefully ignored the country’s progress in other areas, while exaggerating the Iranian military threats, including those posed by drones.
The U.S. and its Western allies, frequently voiced concern about Iran’s missile programme, and some other military activities, which Tehran says are meant for defence purposes.– NNN-IRNA
