Why it matters:
The statement underscores Iran’s commitment to a robust defensive preparedness and reflects the country’s ongoing strategy to deter hostile actions through self-reliance and advanced domestic military capabilities. It also sends a clear message to regional and global adversaries about Iran’s readiness and resolve.
What he’s saying:
In a message on the occasion of the National Defense Industry Day, Pakpour praised the achievements of Iran’s defense sector as the fruit of faith, innovation, and persistent effort by the nation’s committed scientists and engineers.
He stressed that Iran’s self-reliant defense capacity has firmly positioned the country as a regional deterrent and that any enemy miscalculation would provoke an immediate and powerful response.
“Undoubtedly, the great and proud achievements of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s defense industry are the result of faith, self-confidence, innovation, and the tireless efforts of the nation’s devoted and revolutionary youth, who, under the guidance of the the leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, have shaped the path of the country’s defensive power and independence.
Go deeper:
National Defense Industry Day commemorates the dedication of Iran’s defense scientists, engineers, and innovators, whose work underpins the country’s military and technological autonomy.
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