Substitute Friday prayers leader of Tehran Ayatollah Mohammad Emami Kashani said Friday that Tehran is not a threat but will give a "regretful response to possible invasions." 
"... So, Iran is not a threat. That's what regional and even western states have said. They say Iran is ready for talks. Don't raise hue and cry against Iran. Oh! the world's liars! Oh the liar Israel! Oh the liar White House! If you wish to attack Iran, we will give you a response that will make you regretful," said Ayatollah Kashani in his second Friday prayers sermon.
According to IRNA, Ayatollah Kashani defended Iran's missile tests over the past few days. "All know that it is a legal exercise and carried out within borders and territories of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Many in the world have condemned claims that the wargame is illegal."
"As to the claims that the wargame is a threat, it should be said that the Islamic Republic of Iran has gained part of its power and is in stage of obtaining some other part of its power in terms of litary technique, industry and knowledge. You (enemies) should admit the Islamic Republic of Iran's power."
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