Iran’s acting defense minister said the Iranian defense industry, despite sanctions and operational difficulties, has kept weapons and equipment production lines running and strengthened the armed forces’ long-range strike and deterrent capabilities. He said new offensive and defensive systems have been deployed to the battlefield even under wartime conditions, deployment efforts are ongoing, and Iran will not yield to pressure.

2026-08-22

Iran’s acting defense minister said the Iranian defense industry, despite sanctions and operational difficulties, has kept weapons and equipment production lines running and strengthened the armed forces’ long-range strike and deterrent capabilities. He said new offensive and defensive systems have been deployed to the battlefield even under wartime conditions, deployment efforts are ongoing, and Iran will not yield to pressure.