Press TV - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran is not seeking war with any country, but the Armed Forces�should develop their�capabilities�to deter any potential aggressor.

Addressing the Navy�s commanders and officials on the occasion of the National Navy Day in Tehran on Wednesday, Ayatollah Khamenei said the Islamic Republic faced many enemies and competitors.

�That reality � alongside the need for the country to address the areas where it is lagging behind � necessitates additional and extraordinary diligence in all spheres, including naval power,� the Leader said.

Ayatollah Khamenei further said Iran does not intend to start war against any country, but the Armed Forces should �boost their preparedness as much as possible so that enemies of Iran would not even dare threaten this great nation.�

Ayatollah Khamenei said the Armed Forces, especially the Navy, had made �great and astounding� progress since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

�The current generation of the naval forces deeply believes in its own creativity and capabilities,� the Leader noted.

Ayatollah Khamenei hailed the Armed Forces� increased readiness in the face of threats, saying this has filled the enemies with fear and prevented acts of aggression against the country.

Prior to the Leader�s remarks, Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi addressed the gathering, reading out a report on the force�s most recent advancements.

The commander pointed to the preparation for operation of Sahand Destroyer, the overhaul of Damavand Destroyer, and indigenous manufacturing of Fateh Submarine.