What did war with the US reveal about Iran’s weapons capabilities?

Iran's military is preparing responses to the United States' planned economic measures, which are intended to destabilize the Tehran government. This comes as U.S. President Donald Trump announced what he called the "most crushing economic operation" against Iran, warning of "economic warfare and isolation on an unprecedented scale."

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The only intelligent and effective solution to navigate difficult historical junctures and neutralise the enemy’s plots today and in the future.

Iranian commanders are reviewing new military strategies to counter these threats. Ahmad Vahdi, commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), stated on Friday that the "only intelligent and effective solution" is to navigate difficult historical junctures and neutralize enemy plots. On Saturday, Ali Abdollahi, chief of staff of Iran’s armed forces, highlighted a "deterrent defensive industrial revolution" in domestic weaponry production during Iran's National Day of Defence Industry.

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We have limited unveilings of weapons and equipment in order to surprise the enemy and safeguard the country’s defensive information and secrets.

Authorities opted not to exhibit new arms, citing a need to surprise the enemy and protect defensive information. However, Ministry of Defence spokesman Reza Talaei-Nik claimed that Iran doubled its weapons and defensive equipment production in the 12 months following its war with Israel and the U.S. in June 2025. He further asserted that manufacturing of certain "strategic and prioritised products" has more than tripled since the current conflict with the U.S. and Israel began on February 28. Talaei-Nik added that over 9,300 companies are involved in weapons production, making the sector resilient to strikes.

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Since the start of the current war with the US and Israel on February 28, manufacturing of some “strategic and prioritised products” has more than tripled.

Acting Defence Minister Majid Ebn-e Reza reported that compared to last year's conflict, Iran's armed forces achieved deeper penetration of enemy bases, greater strike accuracy, and more successful air defense interceptions. IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebbi stated that new generations of warheads for ballistic and cruise missiles are in production and development. The U.S. claimed to have destroyed over 85 percent of Iran’s defense-industrial base, including most ballistic missiles and launchers. However, a confidential U.S. intelligence assessment reported in May indicated that Iran retained approximately 75 percent of its mobile launchers and 70 percent of its pre-war missile inventory, even after further U.S. bombardment in July.

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Compared to last year’s war with Israel and the US, the Iranian armed forces were able to achieve deeper penetration of enemy bases, greater strike accuracy, and more successful air defence interceptions.