Aug 20, 07:29 AM

Iran Warns Israel It Now Fields More Advanced Missiles

Iran said it has produced a new generation of missiles that exceed the capabilities of the weapons it used during the 12-day war with Israel in June and will deploy them if hostilities resume. Defence Minister Aziz Nassirzadeh, quoted by state media on Wednesday, warned that any renewed Israeli strike would draw a "deadly" response featuring the upgraded arsenal. The commander of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters added that Iranian forces are on full alert and continuously tracking Israeli movements. A two-day military exercise showcasing a range of short- and medium-range cruise missiles is scheduled to begin on Thursday, according to Iranian press reports. Tensions have remained high since the June conflict, during which Israeli bombardments—supported briefly by U.S. strikes—targeted Iranian nuclear and military facilities, and Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks. A cessation of hostilities has held since 24 June, but officials in Tehran say the truce could collapse at any moment and insist the country does not seek war while remaining ready for confrontation. Western governments have long expressed concern that Iran’s expanding missile programme threatens regional security. Tehran maintains that its military capabilities are non-negotiable.

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