By Washington Post

TEHRAN, Iran � Iran�s supreme leader says the readiness of the country�s military is such that it will dispel any �thoughts of invasion� by the enemies of Iran.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was quoted by state TV on Friday as saying that Iran would never �give in� to foreign attacks or any �act of aggression.�

The remarks came during Ayatollah Khamenei�s visit to an army base in the country�s northeast.

Ayatollah Khamenei says Iran�s readiness has weakened warmongering among the country�s enemies and limited an appetite for attacking Iran.

Israel, which considers a nuclear-armed Iran to be an existential threat, has not ruled out a military option against Iran�s nuclear facilities.

The West suspects Iran is pursuing a nuclear weapon program, a charge Iran denies.

 

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