The Iranian Defense Ministry said on Saturday that it will continue expanding its defense efforts beyond the borders of the country while enhancing its missile capabilities, Moj News Agency reported.
The remarks came as hopes for a return to the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers continue to fade.
“Our country has an important role to play in strengthening the resistance front and expanding the radius of defense of national security beyond the borders of the country,” the ministry said in a message for Defense Industries Day, the Iranian news agency reported.
According to the statement, Iran’s military plan includes “strengthening the defensive force and constantly updating the ability to deal with the threats of our enemies.”
“We will not hesitate to strengthen our military capabilities, including the missile program designed solely for defense purposes,” it added.
Earlier, the foreign ministries of Germany, France, and Britain expressed “grave concern” over Iran’s growing violations of the 2015 nuclear accord.
Last week, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna confirmed that Iran has produced uranium metal enriched up to 20 percent for the first time, and has significantly increased its production capacity of uranium enriched up to 60%.
