At anImam Ali University for Army Officerscommencement ceremony, Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told young officers to prepare themselves to further the Iranian militarys scientific progress.According toKhamenei.ir, discussing the spiritual capabilities, the scientific abilities, power of ingenuity and resolution of Irans armed forces during the Iran-Iraq war, Ayatollah Khamenei said, The world counts on the Islamic Republic of Irans armed forces and takes it seriously because it knows that in any area of responsibility the armed forces will do their best.
He did not elaborate on any specifics, but encouraged the students to elevate Irans military organization by taking advantage of the countrys scientific abilities.
A number of Iranian officials have touted Irans military capabilities recently.Last week, Iran introduced its ownversion of the US RQ-170 dronethat landed inside Iran in December 2011 while on a reconnaissance flight in eastern Iran.
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