TEHRAN, 08 Nov. - (ANA) - Iran said Saturday its military has grown "stronger" since the outset of its war with the United States, which has offered a $20 million reward for information about Tehran's nuclear programme.

 

Iranian army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia said Tehran retained control of the strategic waterway and that it would remain closed until the United States met its demands.

 

He also said Iran's forces had grown stronger and more confident, state news agency IRNA reported on Saturday.

 

"Today, the Islamic Republic's armed forces... having gained experience from direct confrontation with the United States and the Israeli regime, are on higher alert and are stronger than they were at the beginning of the war," he said.

 

"They now possess greater motivation, commitment, and self-confidence."

 

"Under the order of the Supreme Leader, the response of the armed forces will be immediate, effective, and without geographical limitations," he added.   - (ANA) -

 

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