TEHRAN, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- A top Iranian general has warned that any attempt to impose war on Iran will expand the scope of conflict and crisis across the West Asia region, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency.
Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Abdolrahim Mousavi made the remarks Saturday on the occasion of the national Air Force Day, highlighting Iran's determination to defend its national security, interests and territorial integrity.
"No doubt, the enemies of the Islamic Republic of Iran are well aware that any adventurism and attempt to impose war on Iran will not only result in their decisive and strategic defeat, but also expand the scope of war and crisis throughout the region and impose heavy and irreparable costs on its orchestrators and supporters," he said.
Although Iran will never initiate war, it will not hesitate for a moment to decisively defend its national security, vital interests and territorial integrity, he added.
His remarks came as tensions remain high between Iran and the United States in view of the latter's military buildup in the region. On Friday, U.S. and Iranian officials concluded a round of talks in the Omani capital of Muscat. ■
