According to Reuters, Iran said on Tuesday it would boost its military, while it unveiled a new fighter jet amid increased tensions with the United States. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the Islamic Republic’s military prowess was what deterred Washington from attacking it, addinfg that the US had become isolated from its allies. In a speech, Rouhani said that “We should make ourselves ready to fight against the military powers who want to take over our territory and our resources."