Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have pushed back against claims by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the country can no longer produce ballistic missiles. A spokesperson for the Guards, quoted in Iranian media, said production continues despite ongoing hostilities. General Ali Mohammad Naeini stated that Iran is still manufacturing ballistic missiles “even under wartime conditions”.
“No issue with stockpile”
The Iranian general dismissed concerns over supply levels, insisting that missile production remains stable.
“Our missile industry is performing at the highest level and there is no concern, as we continue to produce missiles even during war. There is no issue with the stockpile,” he said.
He also pointed to what he described as the effectiveness of Iranian missile capabilities, claiming high accuracy in strikes.
Signals of prolonged conflict
Naeini indicated that the conflict is expected to continue, suggesting that operations would persist until Iran’s objectives are achieved.
“The people expect the war to continue until the enemy is fully exhausted,” he said, adding that the conflict should only end once the threat over the country is removed.
Contradicting Netanyahu’s statement
The remarks directly contradict statements made by Netanyahu on Thursday, when he said that after 20 days of war, Iran no longer had the capacity to enrich uranium or produce ballistic missiles.
The exchange highlights the widening gap in narratives between the two sides, as the conflict continues to escalate across the region.