Tehran (IP) – The Iranian minister of defense said pursuing high defense goals had been underway with might despite sanctions.

Iran Press/Iran News: Brigadier-General Amir Hatami stated that Iran had witnessed significant progress in the defense industry during the past 12 months despite all the restrictions and risks.

Referring to US efforts to extend the arms embargo on Iran, he pointed out: "Many measures have been taken with the focus on overcoming the Islamic Republic of Iran. However, at the end, not only the sinister conspiracy of the enemies failed, but the situation in the region also turned to the detriment of the United States and its allies."

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