Key facts
- Iran's Defence Ministry spokesperson, Brigadier General Reza Talaei-Nik, announced new weapons and 'surprises' for potential future conflicts.
- Talaei-Nik stated that recent wars have spurred progress in Iran's industrial and defense sectors.
- Arms production in Iran has reportedly doubled since a conflict referred to as the '12 day war' in June 2025.
- Iran has stopped public displays of military equipment to preserve secrecy and surprise adversaries.
- Military commanders are being briefed on advancements in ballistic and cruise missiles, drones, and air-defense systems.
Brigadier General Reza Talaei-Nik, spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Defence, has indicated that the country is prepared with new weapons and 'surprises' for potential future conflicts. According to a report by the state-run Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), Talaei-Nik stated that recent wars have provided opportunities for progress in Iran's industrial and defense sectors.
Talaei-Nik informed IRNA that Iranian arms production has doubled since a conflict in June 2025, referred to as the '12 day war,' during which Israel launched air strikes against Iran. This increase in production suggests a significant acceleration in military capabilities.