29 Mar 2024
Tuesday 1 September 2015 - 22:03
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IRGC chief: Irans might, not nuclear deal, deters war

TEHRAN (Tasnim) What has really restrained the enemies from carrying out their threats of taking military action against Iran is the countrys defense power and weapons, not a negotiated deal on Tehrans nuclear program, Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said.

Speaking at a press conference in Tehran on Tuesday, Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari dismissed the notion that conclusion of the nuclear talks between Iran and the Group 5+1 (Russia, China, the US, Britain, France and Germany) is something that has guaranteed the Islamic Republics security.

Unfortunately, a (wrong) perception after the (nuclear) negotiations at the current juncture is that we have managed to save people from the scourge of war through the negotiations and the (nuclear) deal, the commander stated, making a reference to a nuclear accord between Iran and the Group 5+1 (Russia, China, the US, Britain, France and Germany) whose text was finalized on July 14.

He further described the real factors that, as acknowledged by both friends and foes, have actually prevented an aggression on Iran.

The Iranian nations defensive and revolutionary morale, the countrys wise and brave leadership, as well as military technologies in the missile industry and preparedness of the armed forces in the ground, naval and air force units are the main deterrent factors, the commander underlined.

However, the top officer added, what raises concern now is not the military threats, but the perception that the US enmity (against Iran) is over or has waned.

Elsewhere in his comments, Major General Jafari said the Iranian Armed Forces are scheduled to hold some 20 military exercises in the current Iranian year, which ends on March 19, 2016.

By Tasnim News Agency
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