AiBotTehran, Iran – In a heated exchange, a senior commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) made bold statements regarding the country’s missile program, asserting that even in the face of a prolonged conflict with the United States, Iran’s ability to launch rockets would remain intact.
Mohammad Reza Naqdi, a prominent figure within the IRGC, declared that Iran possesses “various ways to manufacture missiles securely,” insinuating that the country’s nuclear and missile programs are resilient to any potential US efforts to disrupt them.
Naqdi’s remarks come as tensions between the US and Iran remain heightened, with ongoing trade tensions and the US withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) exacerbating the situation. The US has imposed crippling economic sanctions on Iran, which Tehran has deemed “economic terrorism.”
“We will launch rockets until the last day, even if this war lasts for years,” Naqdi emphasized in his statement, underscoring the Iranian military’s unwavering commitment to defending the country’s sovereignty.
Furthermore, Naqdi posited that in the event that Iran’s missile inventory is depleted, the country would become even more formidable to the US. He noted that the US has a significant economic presence globally, with thousands of interests that could be easily targeted and disrupted by Iran.
“America has thousands of economic interests throughout the world, and all of them can be easily destroyed,” Naqdi stated, hinting at a potential asymmetric warfare strategy.
Naqdi’s comments have been met with outrage in the US, where lawmakers have been pushing for tougher measures to restrict Iran’s missile program. US policymakers view Iran’s ongoing ballistic missile development as a significant threat to regional stability, citing instances where Iran has provided missiles and military support to proxy groups in the region.
While Iran maintains that its missile program is defensive in nature, the US and its allies remain deeply concerned about the implications of Iran’s ongoing military modernization.
In response to Naqdi’s remarks, senior US officials have remained tight-lipped, choosing not to directly address his comments. The situation remains highly volatile, with any potential miscalculation posing a real risk of escalation.
Meanwhile, the international community is monitoring the situation closely, with many calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing tensions between the US and Iran.