Boosting defensive capabilities Armed Forces main strategy: Commander

“In line with the Islamic Republic’s defense doctrine, and by relying on its historical background and logical approach in addressing threats posed by the enemy, the Armed Forces remain to bolster its deterrent and defensive powers,” Major General Mohammad Bagheri said on Tuesday.

“We are not going to give in, in the face of pressures by the United States and all the psychological war by Washington and its allies against the Islamic Republic,” General Bagheri said.

“By maintaining the upper hand, we are going to stand against them,” the commander said.

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