Tehran 0
5 September 2018

The IRGC's commander remarked that "Iran's message to the Persian Gulf littoral states is peace and friendship, and the establishment of joint cooperation to ensure security in the Persian Gulf waterway without the presence of foreign forces". He added that "Iran's military power in the region is only meant for defence and deterrence". 

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