Iran deploys advanced generation of missiles, months after Iran-Israel war
Defense minister highlights precision of retaliatory strikes, warns of stronger response to future aggression
TEHRAN, Iran (MNA) — Iran’s defense minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh has announced that the country now possesses new generations of advanced missiles and warned that they will be employed if Israel launches any fresh attacks against the Islamic Republic.
Speaking at a gathering of foreign military attachés in Tehran marking National Defense Industry Day (August 22), Nasirzadeh recalled the 12-day war between Iran and Israel earlier this year, honoring the commanders, scientists, civilians, and children who lost their lives during the conflict.
He described the day as a symbol of Iran’s self-reliant defense industry, which he said has become one of the pillars of national security under the guidance of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution.
Nasirzadeh accused the United States and several Western and regional states of directly supporting Israel in its offensive operations.
He said that while Tehran was engaged in negotiations with Washington, Israel—with US backing—carried out coordinated air and missile strikes on June 13 that killed several senior Iranian commanders and scientists.
“They expected our military command to collapse,” he said, “but Iran responded swiftly with combined missile and drone strikes.”
According to Nasirzadeh, Iran’s retaliatory strikes grew in intensity and accuracy over the course of the war.
While around 60% of missiles penetrated Israel’s defenses at the beginning, that rate rose to 90% in the final hours, inflicting significant damage.
He revealed that missiles such as Fattah, Sejjil, and Kheibar Shekan were used for the first time, hitting nearly 150 designated military targets, including air bases, intelligence hubs, research centers, Mossad headquarters, and the Ministry of Defense.
Unlike Israel, which Nasirzadeh accused of targeting civilians, Iran deliberately restricted its strikes to military objectives.
He cited Western estimates that Israel and its allies sustained $12–20 billion in damages, arguing this demonstrated the precision and effectiveness of Iran’s weapons.
He also alleged that Israel censored news about the extent of destruction to avoid public backlash.
Nasirzadeh condemned the US for directly attacking Iran’s peaceful nuclear facilities during the conflict, calling it a violation of international law and UN principles.
He criticized international institutions, including the Security Council, for failing to act against what he described as blatant aggression.
He confirmed that Iran also targeted the US Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar with 14 missiles, destroying radar systems.
Although Washington initially denied the impact, Nasirzadeh said evidence later confirmed the damage. Following this strike, he added, regional governments conveyed US messages requesting a ceasefire—reflecting Israel’s inability to continue the conflict.
While Iran accepted the ceasefire to avoid broader regional escalation, Nasirzadeh warned that any future hostility will be met with “deadly, surprising, painful, and beyond calculation” responses, as Iran has now identified the vulnerabilities of its adversaries.
Concluding his remarks, he stressed that Iran’s defense capabilities are intended as a deterrent, but also as a foundation for peace and stability in the region.
He invited neighboring countries to pursue dialogue, mutual trust, and economic cooperation with Iran instead of confrontation.
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