Why it matters:
The projects highlight the Islamic Republic’s synergy of expertise to strengthen national production, infrastructure, and economic resilience.
The big picture:
Unveiled ahead of the birth anniversary of Imam Mahdi (AS) and the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution’s victory, the projects reflect Iran’s strategy of integrating defense-industrial know-how into key economic fields across West Asia, reinforcing self-sufficiency under sustained U.S. pressure.
What we're hearing:
Iranian officials stressed that the Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics played a cooperative and technical role in construction and execution, emphasizing that the projects serve national development priorities rather than being limited to military use.
Foreign institutions continue to frame Iran’s defense-linked industries through a security lens, while acknowledging their growing footprint in civilian infrastructure and industrial supply chains.
Key points:
- Projects cover defense-related industries as well as oil, gas and petrochemicals, housing, energy, steel, and food security.
- All 120 projects were implemented across 28 provinces.
- The Ministry of Defense cooperated in design, construction, and technical support, not sole ownership.
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