Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, told an interview
that Iran’s defensive and offensive capabilities have materially improved and
are now stronger and more complete. He said missile destructive power and speed
have been upgraded, missile performance now exceeds previous levels and
penetration of enemy air-defence systems has improved. He warned that if another
confrontation occurs, Iran’s response will be stronger, more destructive and
more punitive, and the United States and Israel would suffer greater losses.