Syrian state television shows off the regime's military might.<br/> <br />President Bashar al-Assad was quoted on Thursday saying his country will defend itself in the face of any aggression.<br/> <br />This a reaction to the growing war-cries from the United States and its allies who have threatened military action in response to Assad's alleged chemical weapons attacks last week that killed hundreds.<br/> <br />Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, warned on Wednesday the threat of foreign intervention would be a disaster for the region.<br/> <br />The U.S. and its allies will suffer the consequences as they did in Iraq and Afghanistan, he said.<br/> <br />Meanwhile on Thursday, France's President Francois Hollande said a political solution could only be achieved if the Syrian opposition is strengthened militarily by the international community.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (French) FRENCH PRESIDENT, FRANCOIS HOLLANDE, SAYING:<br/> <br />"Everything must be done for a political solution but it will only happen if t
