IRGC: Exiting JCPOA excuse to make Iranian nation surrender

The US withdrawal from the JCPOA to put Iran at the center of its economic sanctions which is not a significant development, he said.

It is for about 40 years that they have employed all their strength in various political, military, cultural, intelligence and psychological warfare to bring Iranian nation to their knees, but to no avail, the senior commander said.

In fact, they seek to surrender our nation to attain their sinister goals, Salami said.

The Islamic Republic of Iran plays a leading role in regional equitation, he said.

Security of energy in the Persian Gulf is now in the hands of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the country is the key in resolving all problems, Salami said.

Iran is determined to expand our military might and under no circumstances will disarm ourselves in fight with the enemies, he said.

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