Iran Press/Iran news: Speaking on Wednesday night in response to the recent hostile stance of the US and France against Iran's space program, Ghassemi added: "The Islamic Republic of Iran has been subjected to many years of cruel sanctions, and because of this, has achieved indigenous knowledge in aerospace and space technology through the efforts of its young scientists and engineers."
Bahram Ghassemi pointed out that this knowledge and ability is purely scientific and technological, and the ultimate aim is to meet Iran's needs in the field of space, and to develop the country further.
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He also emphasized that "These abilities are nonmilitary in nature and in no way inconsistent with UNSC resolution 2231 or any other international regulations in this field", according to an Iran Press report.
Stressing that all countries have the right to use and enjoy the knowledge and technology of space, Ghassemi stated that in no way and for any reason, justification and one-sided and false motives, any country has no right to apply other incomprehensible interpretations and deprive nations of scientific technology.
Addressing America and France Ghassemi said: "In the wake of the crisis in West Asia, which has become virtually a weapons dump, brimming with Western weaponry, because of the excessive, unnecessary, and uncontrolled export of hundreds of billions of dollars of Western arms to this region, shameful crimes are taking place in countries allied to Washington and Paris, which certainly should be a source of concern more than the peaceful scientific activities of the Islamic Republic of Iran."
"The US and France, which are always seeking to have a monopoly over advanced technologies, claim that Iran's move to launch a satellite into space is a violation of UN resolution 2231."
Regarding Iran's space and missile program, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Riabkov said on Tuesday against US and Western stands that Iran would not take any action prohibited by international laws or agreements regarding its missile and space missile tests.
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Ghasemi to Netanyahu: Know your limits; Iran is not deterred by your threats
The foreign ministry spokesman, Ghassemi also warned the Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Iran is not intimidated by his recent threats, telling him 'know your limits.'
"Iran has no military units in Syria despite the enemies’ propaganda, but Iran has military advisers in Syria, who are there following a request by the legitimate government in Damascus", Ghassemi said in reaction to recent intimidating remarks by Benjamin Netanyahu.
Ghassemi added that Iran’s military advisors have been helping the Syrian Army and Resistance forces for years to help liberate the country from terrorists.
The spokesman further warned Netanyahu to know his limits, and not to talk nonsense.
He further noted that when Netanyahu said Iran is a powerful country, he was right, but adding that his other remarks were a pack of lies and a propaganda effort.
The spokesman also pointed out “if Netanyahu had been powerful, he would have solved the issue of Palestine and the issue of resistance by now.” 208/ 211 /103
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