Iran vows to boost deterrent power despite US pressure

TIL Desk/World/Tehran/ Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has vowed to boost the Islamic republic’s deterrent military power despite the pressure from the US and its allies.

Iran will never seek others’ permission to reinforce its military capabilities and will continue its efforts to develop defence power within the framework of law and religious principles, Rouhani said at the opening ceremony for a defence museum.

“We should be ready to counter the threats against the nation,” he said, adding that “our nation and officials will not negotiate with anyone to this end”. Rouhani stressed that Iran will continue to boost its defence power proportional to the potential threats to its security.

However, weapons of mass destruction have no place in Iran’s military doctrine, he added. Meanwhile, a senior Iranian military commander said that the missile depots of the country are protected against the enemies’ attacks.