A senior Iranian military official said today that Iran will not negotiate its missile program unless Europe and the United States destroy their nuclear weapons and missiles.
"What the Americans say to exercise restrictions on Iranian missile capabilities is their unattainable dream," said the deputy chief of staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Brigadier General Massoud Jazayeri on Saturday.
The US concerns about Iran's nuclear power stem from "their failures and defeats in the region," Jazayeri said.
Additionally, the development of Iran's defense power has put the US in a weaker position, he said, urging US forces to leave the region.
“The prerequisite for the talks on the Iranian missile program is the dismantling of the United States and Europe's nuclear and long-range missile weapons,” Jazayeri stressed.
Under pressure from the United States, Europe has intensified pressure on Iran to start negotiations on the country's developing missile program.
Iran reiterated that its military forces will continue to enhance defense capabilities and deterrent power.
Furthermore, the Iranian Foreign Ministry has announced that Iran will not allow any interference in its internal affairs and defensive policies, particularly its missile program.
