TEHRAN – Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, the former commander of the Iranian Navy, said on Friday that the Islamic Republic does not need any country’s “permission” to strengthen its defense capability.

Speaking before worshippers in Tehran, Sayyari said, “We will provide what’s necessary for the country’s security and in this regard we will seek no one’s permission.” 

“Today, with domestic capabilities and by the grace of God and efforts of the youths, state-of-the-art equipment is produced in the country,” he added, according to Tasnim.

The general further said the Islamic Republic will boost its deterrence power “until no one dares to think about” attacking Iran.

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