Iran’s military chief of staff remarked that “a sustainable and strong form of deterrence has been created in the face of enemy’s plot to carry out any act of aggression against the Islamic Iran and enemies have understood that the Islamic Iran enjoys the readiness, determination and courage and will not hesitate to defend its ideals, land and people”. He further stated that “Iran, as a superior regional power, recognises its responsibility for maintaining regional security and stability and plays a basic role in this regard”. Iran “does not think about... waging war and sowing insecurity and seeks calm and tranquillity through regional cooperation”, he added.