Brigadier General Yadollah Javani stated that the enemy started the war and Iranian efforts have been defensive, although they might take on an offensive aspect.

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Al JazeeraLean left · Aug 17, 3:02 PM

The enemy started the war and Iranian efforts have been defensive, although they might take on an offensive aspect

Cites: Brigadier General Yadollah Javani