President Rouhani: Iranian Armed Forces symbol of peace

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said on Friday that Iranian Armed Forces are a symbol of peace and at the same time they are strong enough to give a crushing response to any possible aggression.

According to IRNA, speaking at a ceremony marking the National Army Day in Tehran, he noted that the Iranian army is strong, progressive and self-sufficient.
The president added Iran’s defense doctrine is based on logic and peaceful interaction with the world.
Rouhami asserted that Tehran has never launched aggression against other countries over the past two centuries, yet, is ready to give crushing response to any possible aggression.
He added, Iranian Army is symbol of Islamism as well as patriotism but in the meantime, it is also the army that guarantees security in the region and regional states can rely on its help to secure regional stability.