On Monday, leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei stressed the responsibility of different government institutions vis-a-vis American threats.
The Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) quoted a report by USA Today, claiming it revealed last week a US Defense Ministry's contingency plan to launch nuclear attacks against some countries including Iran. All respective nations expressed shock at those reported threats, according to the News Agency.
In the course of a meeting with top officials at the end of the Iranian calendar year, the Supreme Leader explained the effective factors behind the US threats to other nations and the deterrent measures that ought to be taken to prevent Washington from putting into practice its threats.
The Iranian leader dismissed any negotiations with the United States under current circumstances of military threats, "Under the current sensitive situation, the next generation are looking at Iran and its vigilant nation and officials," he made clear.
Prior to Khamenei’s comments, Iranian President Mohammad Khatami said that Iran would not hesitate to stand strongly to the US threats. "Iran will strongly stand against any bullying and extortion. This is the message of the Iranian nation and officials," President Khatami said, according to IRNA. (Albawaba.com)
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