Iranian Official: Iran’s Missile and Drone Stockpiles Can Support Years of War
Alaeddin Boroujerdi, vice chairman of the Iranian parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, stated in an interview with the semi-official Tasnim agency on Wednesday that Iran’s missile and drone stockpiles are “sufficient to support years of war.” Boroujerdi emphasized that Tehran has not yet revealed all of its capabilities, saying, “We have not yet shown our new cards,” according to Tasnim.
Boroujerdi dismissed what he deemed as an ineffective judge, claiming that about 120 ships are currently waiting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. He added that many Iranian ships continue their activities without U.S. interference.
Discussing regional dynamics, Boroujerdi highlighted the strategic importance of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden, comparable to that of the Hormuz Strait. He suggested that developments in this area could also impact maritime routes.
The Iranian official also asserted that Iran would not relinquish what it considers its sovereign rights over the Hormuz Strait, stating that these issues would be addressed in negotiations.
In addition, Hamad Akbarzadeh, political adviser to the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ navy, stated that naval forces would deploy new capabilities in the event of U.S. military action. Speaking at a public gathering in the southern city of Minab on Tuesday, he warned that if the U.S. initiated military action, the IRGC navy would deploy advanced targeting systems and new operational capabilities, which could be used against large military vessels in the region.
The U.S. and Israel launched a joint offensive against Iran on February 28, prompting Tehran to retaliate with strikes targeting what it described as American interests in the region, particularly in Gulf countries. A ceasefire was announced on April 8 through Pakistani mediation, followed by discussions in Islamabad on April 11 and 12, which did not lead to an agreement.
U.S. President Donald Trump later indicated that the ceasefire had been extended at Pakistan’s request, awaiting a proposal from Tehran. He also suggested on Monday that it was unlikely he would accept Iran’s latest proposal to end the war, after Tehran suggested reopening the Hormuz Strait while postponing talks on its nuclear program.
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