Iran's Defense Minister Mostafa Mohammad- Najjar said on Monday that United States policies on the Middle East have failed.
Pointing to regional and international developments in recent months and the failure of neo-conservatives in the US mid-term elections earlier this month, he said: "US power is on the wane." He moreover said that instability, insecurity, terror and massacre of innocent people have been the bitter results of US interference in affairs of the region, particularly those in Iraq and Afghanistan.
"Today, Iran is sending the powerful message that it is ready to defend its inalienable rights in the international arena thanks to the spirit and dedication of the Basij (voluntary forces) and strong support of its faithful, specialized, efficient and hardworking forces," the minister said, according to IRNA.
Mohammad-Najjar stressed that increase in deterrent power and defensive equipment, innovation, reshuffling of defensive infrastructure, research, development and an active defense diplomacy were among the hallmarks of the defense ministry.
