Brigadier General Amir Hatami made the remarks Sunday in Shiraz, addressing academic characters of Fars province.
“Thanks to the blood of martyrs, advancement in scientific and defense sectors, and increased deterrence power of the country, enemies of the Islamic Revolution are now in a weak position.”
Hatami went on to say that the role of Iranian universities in advancement in different sciences during the past 40 years has been undeniable.
One of the most valuable achievements of the Islamic Republic has been the cutting dependence on the United States and other countries for providing security and healthcare services, he highlighted.
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