| Somebody's been at the KCNA Koolaid again... |
 By relying on the most up-to-date technology, Iran has laid the foundations for a power that enables it to defend itself rapidly and forcefully, even in the most difficult situations, Defense Minister Ali Shamkhani was qouted as saying by Iran's Mehr News Agency on Saturday. "Production based on needs and the most up-to-date technology is an indication of a very clever and dynamic move to develop the country's defense industry," Shamkhani told a gathering of managers of the Aerospace Industry Organization. The U.S. president's acknowledgment that Iran is not Iraq is a strong indication that the culture of Ashura is ingrained in the minds of the Iranian people and that the U.S. cannot attack this country, the defense minister observed.| "At least as far as we know." |
The enemies are developing their military might in different ways, he said, noting, "We should also not think that there any limitations to increasing our defense might." He also stated that missile technology is the most important part of Iran's military deterrent. |