‘Iran promotes peace, deters threats’

The commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Base says the country remains a key player in sustaining the region’s stability while safeguarding its territory against invaders.

Brigadier General Farzad Esmaili said on Wednesday: “Iran is a great, independent country with a historic identity and civilization, which is influential in political equations and the anchor of stability in the region.”

He said the Iranian Armed Forces will use their progressive military capability to deter threats from arrogant powers, protect the country’s national interests, and promote peace and stability for other independent nations and allies.
Esmaili recalled the sacrifices the Iranian nation has made to achieve independence and freedom, stressing the need for preventing any enemy domination and protecting independence in all fields as unwavering tenets of the Islamic Republic.
He highlighted Iran’s military achievements over the past years, noting how the country has managed to design and produce modern defense systems and equipment in the face of illegal Western sanctions.
He stated: “Today, we have achieved self sufficiency in the field of air defense, in the design and production of different kinds of active and passive radar systems: different data collecting sensors, communication, command and control systems, and different types of surface-to-air battery and missile systems to counter various threats.”
The commander condemned the meddling of foreign powers in the internal affairs of other countries, and denounced their role in the ongoing crises in North Africa and the Middle East.