Iran Ministry of Defense: The U.S. must cease its "illegitimate demands"

According to a report by Iran's Tasnim News Agency on the 28th, Iran's Ministry of Defense spokesman Reza Talaei-Nik stated that the U.S. has no right to dictate to independent sovereign nations or make "illegitimate demands," and it must stop its "illegal and unreasonable actions." The statement added that while Iran continues to strengthen its national defense capabilities and meet the needs of its armed forces, it is also willing to engage in defense cooperation with independent sovereign nations. (Xinhua News Agency)