He made the remarks Saturday while paying a visit to the 12th Iran International Nanotechnology Festival & Exhibition in Tehran.
“With the endeavors of its scientists in the field of nanotechnology, Iran has achieved a high stance in the world in this field,” said the minister.
He went on to say that this technology can significantly enhance the country’s deterrence power, adding, “Nanotechnology has a major impact on the development of defense systems.”
Hatami noted that the Defense Ministry has always supported knowledge-based firms that pursue nanotechnology and that it will continue to do so.
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