[Iranian Ministry of Defense: The U.S. must stop its 'illegal demands'] Odaily Planet Daily News - According to a report by Iran's Tasnim News Agency on the 28th, Iranian Ministry of Defense spokesperson Reza Talaei-Nik stated that the United States has no right to issue orders or make 'illegal demands' to independent sovereign nations and must stop its 'illegal and unreasonable actions.' The statement noted that while Iran continues to strengthen its own defense capabilities and meet the needs of its armed forces, it is also willing to cooperate with independent sovereign nations in the field of defense. (Xinhua News Agency)