Major General Hatami made the remarks among the reporters on the sidelines of the unveiling ceremony of the “Kordestan” vessels and the rejoining of the “Sahand” destroyer to the Navy fleet on Saturday.
“Peace, stability, and security in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz are crucial for all countries in the region, including the Islamic Republic,” he said.
Referring to the rhetoric of enemies, the Army chief said, “The enemy’s job is hostility; therefore, their statements and claims hold no value. What truly matters is the presence of peace, stability, and security in the region.”
He went on to say that the Islamic Republic views itself as a principal guardian of security in the region, in collaboration with other regional countries.
Major General Hatami said that all regional countries should benefit from the sea and the region under fair conditions, adding, “Anyone who seeks to threaten this security will undoubtedly create instability that will lead to problems.”
Hatami emphasized, “We, along with the nations of the region, have lived here for many years and will continue to do so. Those who do not belong to this region and have never been here must leave.”
IRNA