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Expressing
concern over the series of recent additions to Iran's military arsenal,
including the aerial drone and assault boats, the US has cautioned
Tehran that it might find itself "less secure" than ever if it continues
on this path.

"This is something that is of concern to us and
concern to Iran's neighbours. On the one hand, every country is
sovereign and has the right to provide for its own self-defense, but
obviously, we take into account systems that can potentially threaten
particular countries or peace and stability in the region more broadly,"
state department spokesman P J Crowley said.

"But in the face
of growth of Iran's capabilities over a number of years, we've stepped
up our military cooperation with other countries in the region, and this
is one of the reasons why we believe that if Iran continues on the path
that it's on, it might actually find itself less secure because you'll
have countries in the region that have joined together to offset Iran's
growing capabilities," he said.

Noting that there's no
particular logic to the path that Iran is on, Crowley said its nuclear
ambitions, the US believes, will actually make Iran less secure in the
long run.

"We're still open to constructive dialogue with Iran
to try to clarify the questions that we have and the international... >>>