Iran needs defensive weapons to protect nation: Rouhani
(WorldNews Iran)

President Hassan Rouhani has rejected US criticism of Iran’s national missile program, vowing that the Islamic Republic will not hesitate to strengthen its defense capabilities against the backdrop of regional and global threats. At a Tuesday meeting with US media representatives in New York, Rouhani said “Our people cannot stand idly by in the face regional threats. Iran’s missiles serve defense purposes.” Rouhani further said no one can argue that “Iran should not defend itself or manufacture the weapons it needs while regional countries are in possession of state-of-the-art weapons.” The Iranian nation continues to produce “missiles and...