Hossein Salami: Inspection of military sites same as military occupation

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Hossein Salami, deputy commander of the Guards Corps, appeared on the state-run Iranian television, Saturday night, April 18. He said:  “To allow an inspector to visit our bases is the same as occupation of our land. For this reason, even bringing up such matters even if it is merely for the sake of talks, it is tantamount to national humiliation.”

Salami was asked about U.S. claim made in their fact sheet after the Lausanne statement, according to which they have permission to inspect military centers. Salami replied, “I believe not only we won’t give permission to foreign countries to inspect our military centers, but we will not allow them to even think about this matter even in their dreams or fantasies. They will not be allowed to inspect even the most ordinary military sites in our country. Our bases are the centers of jihad and determination. To allow an inspector to visit our bases is the same as occupation of our land because all of our defense secrets are gathered in our military centers. For this reason, even bringing up such matters even if it is merely for the sake of talks, it is tantamount to national humiliation.”

Salami said: “We will respond to inspection of military sites with hot lead (bullets).”