TEHRAN – An adviser to the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces on Sunday emphasized the need for non-stop expansion of the country’s defense capabilities.

Addressing a military conference here, Brigadier General Amir Hatami said Iran’s strategic, geopolitical and geostrategic position necessitates the constant promotion of its defense power. Defense power is the best factor in safeguarding national security and protecting the country’s territorial integrity, the former defense minister added.