TEHRAN - The deputy commander of Iran’s General Staff of Armed Forces has said the country’s defensive strategy and determination will not be influenced by diplomatic ties.

With enemies on hand, the advancement of defensive systems, including missile capabilities, power is a priority for Iran, Masoud Jazayeri stated.


Upgrading defensive systems and missile capabilities is high on the armed forces’ agenda as Iran as long as enemies are breathing.

Last week, he had said, “We feel no need to officially disclose range of our missiles; any speculation about the figures are merely by the government bodies and are not independently verified by the armed forces.”

Western media had reported earlier that Iran’s missiles had a range of 2,400km.

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