Iran has directly dismissed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s claim, asserting that its missile production program remains fully operational. On Friday (March 20), a spokesperson for Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) emphasized that Netanyahu’s statement is false and that Tehran continues to regularly manufacture new missiles.
According to a report in Iran’s state newspaper Iran, IRGC General Ali Mohammad Naeini challenged Netanyahu’s assertion that Iran no longer possesses ballistic missile production capability.
General Naeini drew a comparison with Iran’s education system to highlight the success of its missile program, stating:
“Just as schools in Iran consider a perfect 20 out of 20 score as excellence, our missile industry is currently at 20. There is no reason for concern regarding missile production.”
He added that even amid wartime conditions, Iran has been successfully manufacturing missiles and increasing stockpiles without encountering significant production problems. Naeini also issued a strong message regarding the ongoing conflict:
“This war will not end now. The people of Iran expect that the struggle should continue until the enemy is completely defeated. The war will only end when the dark shadow of war over Iran is permanently removed.”
The statement comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. While Israel claims to have degraded Iran’s military capabilities, Iran is demonstrating its strength to refute those claims.
Naeini’s remarks, particularly about increasing missile stockpiles, have heightened regional concerns, especially among Israel and its allies.
Source: The Guardian
