TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps deputy chief said on Thursday that Iran’s growing influence in the Middle East cannot be eliminated because of its spiritual nature.

Brigadier General Hossein Salami also deplored recent calls for negotiations with the U.S., saying, “Today, some are seeking to nurture the minds of the (Iranian) youths with the idea that bowing to the enemy can repel threats,” Tasnim reported.

“This is while, so far, we have been successful through resisting and building power structures,” he said, stressing that the enemy will attack Iran as soon as it loses its power.

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