Tuesday, 03 December, 2024
Iran announced on Wednesday that its missile production remains unaffected despite Israeli air strikes on military facilities last week.
"There has been no disruption in our production of offensive systems, including missiles," Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh stated.
He added, "The enemy attempted to damage both our defensive and offensive systems."
The Israeli strikes, launched Saturday, targeted military sites in Iran in response to Tehran’s October 1 missile attack following the deaths of Iran-backed militant leaders and a Revolutionary Guards commander.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed the strikes “hit Iran’s defense capabilities and missile production.”
Iran’s armed forces reported that the strikes killed four soldiers and caused “limited damage” to radar systems, while Iranian media confirmed a civilian casualty.
Israel has cautioned Iran against retaliation, while Tehran, though asserting it seeks no war, has promised an "appropriate response."
The deadly cycle of reprisals between Israel and Iran continues to unfold. In a marked escalation of the long-standing hostility between the two countries, the Israeli airstrikes over the weekend on Iranian military sites have raised regional and global concerns over the potential for further violence.
The airstrikes came in response to Iran’s October 1 missile barrage against Israel, in retaliation for the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and others.
Israel’s attacks did not target oil and nuclear targets following calls for restraint from allies and neighbouring states, aiming to keep diplomatic channels open. Some observers see this restraint as a strategic move, providing Tehran with an avenue for de-escalation.
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Iran announced on Wednesday that its missile production remains unaffected despite Israeli air strikes on military facilities last week.
"There has been no disruption in our production of offensive systems, including missiles," Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh stated.
He added, "The enemy attempted to damage both our defensive and offensive systems."
The Israeli strikes, launched Saturday, targeted military sites in Iran in response to Tehran’s October 1 missile attack following the deaths of Iran-backed militant leaders and a Revolutionary Guards commander.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed the strikes “hit Iran’s defense capabilities and missile production.”
Iran’s armed forces reported that the strikes killed four soldiers and caused “limited damage” to radar systems, while Iranian media confirmed a civilian casualty.
Israel has cautioned Iran against retaliation, while Tehran, though asserting it seeks no war, has promised an "appropriate response."
The deadly cycle of reprisals between Israel and Iran continues to unfold. In a marked escalation of the long-standing hostility between the two countries, the Israeli airstrikes over the weekend on Iranian military sites have raised regional and global concerns over the potential for further violence.
The airstrikes came in response to Iran’s October 1 missile barrage against Israel, in retaliation for the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and others.
Israel’s attacks did not target oil and nuclear targets following calls for restraint from allies and neighbouring states, aiming to keep diplomatic channels open. Some observers see this restraint as a strategic move, providing Tehran with an avenue for de-escalation.
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