Iran developed advanced weapons during US-Israel war: Army spokesman

Iranian Army spokesman Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia announced on Sunday that Iran manufactured more advanced weapons during the US-Israeli war against Iran. Speaking to reporters, he emphasized that in the final days of the Ramadan War, the Iranian Armed Forces employed new drones whose research stages had previously started. "We were able to bring them into service right in the midst of the war," he said. He added that the military optimized missiles used by the Armed Forces, both by the Army and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), and manufactured them with much higher quality. "This shows that while we were using existing hardware, we did not overlook research and development," he stated.

The spokesman noted that the Army is seriously pursuing plans in the two spheres of domestic production and purchase of advanced equipment from friendly countries. Commenting on recent progress in weapons production, Akraminia said, "The drones we unveiled in the final days of the war are much more sophisticated than previous generations, such as the Arash-2. We will soon notify the dear Iranian nation of their capabilities. We will employ this great breakthrough to build a safer and more powerful future."

The US and Israel launched their second war of aggression against Iran on February 28, with the assassination of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, and several high-ranking military commanders. In response, the Iranian Armed Forces executed 100 waves of counterattacks over 40 days, targeting US and Israeli military assets, which resulted in significant damage. On June 15, Washington and Tehran announced a Pakistani-mediated agreement aimed at ceasing military operations across various fronts, including Lebanon, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and lifting the naval blockade on Iran.

According to Mehr News Agency, the spokesman's remarks highlight Iran's continued focus on military self-sufficiency and technological advancement during wartime.