Ayatollah Khamenei: Iran’s progress is no ‘threat’

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei has stressed that Iran's military advances are not a threat to any nation but instead are helping them progress ‘without dependence' on the US.

"The great might of the Islamic Republic, the maneuvers, missiles and advanced defense capabilities are not a threat to our neighbors or any other nation in the world," Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei said Tuesday, addressing army personnel in the northern city of Noshahr.

"These are opportunities which show them the path of progress and honor and teach them that dignity and might will not be gained by depending on the United States and by endless purchase of arms."

Ayatollah Khamenei said a power which is based on ‘arms, bullying and money' will essentially fail and added, "Bullies which impose their demands on the nations are doomed to fall."