Defense minister: Iran aims to restore international peace, security

Defense Minister Brigadier-General Hossein Dehqan said on Friday that the Islamic Republic of Iran spares no efforts to help restore international peace and security.

Irna.ir reports:

He made the remarks to the people prior to Friday prayer sermon in Isfahan.

He said that terrorists have targeted the world security and the entire international community are embarrased by their heinous crimes against humanity.

The terrorist groups have been created by the US, Zionist regime and some Arab states are to put the global peace at risk, he said.

The Islamic Republic of Iran plays a very significant role in global equations and the country's status has roots in national unity, solidarity and wise leadership of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, he said.

This remarkable asset has lead to restoration of peace, security in the country thanks to the national resolve, said the minister.

With reliance on such powerful pillar, the Islamic Republic of Iran can address the regional and global crises, Dehqan said.

The entire world admits the impressive role of Iran in regional and global equations which is regarded as a significant asset for the Iranian nation and government, he said.

'We should do our utmost to make use of such authority to gain more development,' he said.

To attain such prime goals, Iran should increase its power under unity and solidarity, the minister said.

The defense minister arrived in Isfahan on Thursday morning to inaugurate some development projects in the province.