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Iran Says New Weapons and Tactics Await Any Future War
Iran says it has made new weapons and military plans in case another war happens.
A defence official said these could surprise opponents on the battlefield.
He also said Iran increased production of some defence products.
Iran’s defence industry includes about 9,300 companies.
The official said production could continue even if some factories were damaged.
Iran says these preparations are meant to discourage future attacks.
At the same time, Iran’s foreign minister said talks with the United States could restart.
He said the United States would need to change its approach and stop relying on pressure.
He also called for respectful discussion and recognition of Iran’s rights.
Iran says it has prepared new weapons, equipment and military tactics for a possible future conflict.
Defence Ministry spokesperson Reza Talaei-Nik said the preparations were designed to create battlefield surprises.
Iran reportedly more than doubled production of some defence products between last year’s war and February.
Talaei-Nik said about 9,300 companies form part of Iran’s defence-industry supply network.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said diplomacy with the United States could resume if Washington changed its approach.
- Who
- Iranian Defence Ministry spokesperson Reza Talaei-Nik and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made the statements on behalf of Iran.
- What
- Iran said it had prepared new weapons, equipment and military tactics while leaving open the possibility of renewed diplomacy with the United States.
- Where
- The statements were reported by Iran’s state news agency, the Islamic Republic News Agency, and Araghchi posted his comments on X.
- When
- The comments were reported after production comparisons involving last year’s war and February; the article does not specify the relevant years.
- Why
- Iran said the military preparations would strengthen deterrence and readiness, while Araghchi said diplomatic progress required a change in the United States’ approach.
Key facts
- Military preparations
- Iran says new weapons, equipment and technical and tactical measures have been prepared.
- Production increase
- Some defence-product production reportedly more than doubled between last year’s war and February.
- Defence network
- About 9,300 companies are reportedly part of Iran’s defence-industry supply network.
- Industrial resilience
- Iran says production can continue even when some factories are damaged.
- Diplomacy
- Abbas Araghchi said talks with the United States could resume if Washington changed its approach.
- Iranian conditions
- Araghchi called for less reliance on pressure, greater trust, respectful communication and recognition of Iran’s rights.
Quotes
Reza Talaei-Nik
Iranian Defence Ministry spokesperson
“Weapons, equipment, technical and tactical surprises have been prepared in line with the principle of surprise, and they will be seen on the battlefield.”
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“Putting diplomacy back on track isn't impossible.”
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