Leader urges further development of defense power
Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei praised the country’s defense advances, saying that Iran should further develop its defense power, including its missiles.
Ayatollah Khamenei made the remarks in a meeting with Defense Ministry officials, defense industry elites and the ministry’s experts and staff.
“Today, our defensive power is well-known, the friends of the [Islamic] Revolution are proud of it and our enemies are afraid of it. This is very important for our country,” he added.
He called defending the nation and the country’s security an important issue.
Ayatollah Khamenei described the country’s defense progress as impressive despite sanctions which have been imposed on the Islamic Republic in the past decades.
“Progress should not be stopped, we cannot be satisfied [with our current level]. We previously set a limit for the accuracy of our missiles, but we now feel this limit is no longer enough. We have to go forward,” he said, citing a need to focus on innovation in the Iranian military.
Referring to the era when “world’s bullies” were refusing to sell defense equipment to Iran, the Leader said that, “Today, those bullies ask Iran not to sell military equipment.”
The Leader also visited an exhibition showcasing the latest developments in Iran’s defense sector.
The event displayed advanced equipment and new technologies used in areas such as air defense, ballistic and cruise missiles, smart munitions, space, drones, aviation, vessels, and energy.
During his speech, the Leader also commended the Iranian nation for relaying its “message of unity” to the international community on the 46th anniversary of the country’s historic 1979 Islamic Revolution.
On Monday, millions of Iranians took to the streets across the country to commemorate the victory of the 1979 Islamic Revolution that toppled the Western-backed Pahlavi regime.
He described the day as one of the most significant national events, showcasing the unity and strength of the Iranian people despite relentless external pressures.
Ayatollah Khamenei emphasized that the celebrations on this year’s anniversary were not just a commemoration, but a powerful act of resistance and national unity.