Iranian defense minister warns that country’s more advanced missiles are ready to strike—if Israel launches another attack.
Tehran has built a new generation of advanced missiles that are ready to be used against Israel if there is another attack, Iran’s defense minister said on Wednesday.
„Today we possess missiles with far better capabilities“, Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh told reporters in Tehran, signaling Iran’s readiness for a broader confrontation with not only Israel, but also the United States, which he said had provided Israeli forces with intelligence and logistics support during the recent war.
Newsweek has contacted the U.S. State Department as well as Iran and Israel’s foreign ministries for comment.Why It Matters
The announcement underscores intensifying tensions in the Middle East following the 12-day conflict in June, which deepened rival claims of victory from both governments.
Iran’s push to showcase self-reliance in weapons production seeks to directly challenge Israeli and U.S.-made defense systems and fuels concerns of a widening arms race in the region. Washington’s direct involvement adds another volatile dimension.
