TEHRAN – The Iranian navy commander has underlined that the Islamic republic will continue to boost its defense capabilities.

“Iran’s Naval Forces are capable enough to produce their necessary equipment with the highest technology,” Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said on Friday, Fars reported.

Sayyari assured that the Iranian Navy is building modern and advanced equipment for destroyers, missiles and torpedoes. However he maintained that Iran’s defense products will serve defensive rather than offensive purposes.

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