The Iranian military is currently formulating a response to a new wave of United States economic measures. President Donald Trump recently announced what he described as the “most crushing economic operation” against the nation, warning that Tehran faces unprecedented isolation and economic warfare intended to cause the government to collapse.
In response to these mounting pressures, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander-in-chief Ahmad Vahdi stated on Friday that the country must adopt intelligent solutions to neutralize these plots. Meanwhile, during the National Day of Defence Industry, Chief of Staff Ali Abdollahi highlighted a “deterrent defensive industrial revolution” within Iran’s domestic manufacturing sector.
Despite these claims, Iranian authorities have refrained from publicly exhibiting new weaponry. Ministry of Defence spokesman Reza Talaei-Nik explained that the government is limiting public unveilings to safeguard defensive secrets and maintain the element of surprise. He asserted that in the year following the 12-day conflict with Israel and the US in June 2025, Iran managed to double its production of defensive equipment.
Talaei-Nik further claimed that since the current hostilities began on February 28, the manufacturing of strategic products has more than tripled. He noted that over 9,300 Iranian companies are now involved in the defense sector, arguing this decentralization makes the industry resilient against further US and Israeli strikes.
Acting Defence Minister Majid Ebn-e Reza reported that the armed forces have achieved improved strike accuracy and deeper penetration of enemy bases compared to the previous year. Additionally, IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebbi confirmed that development has continued unabated, with plans to deploy new generations of ballistic and cruise missile warheads in future engagements.
The current state of the conflict follows a truce that began on April 8, which ended nearly 40 days of intense aerial bombardment. While the White House has claimed that 85 percent of Iran’s defense-industrial base—including most mobile launchers and long-range drones—was destroyed, US intelligence assessments from May suggest a different picture. Those confidential findings indicated that Iran retained approximately 75 percent of its mobile launchers and 70 percent of its pre-war missile inventory.
Military analysts suggest that Iran has successfully utilized geographically dispersed underground bases to maintain production, even as overground facilities suffered heavy damage. These underground sites remain largely out of reach for conventional US munitions.
The conflict has seen a mix of outcomes for Iranian forces. While the nation’s air force and air defense systems struggled to prevent breaches of its airspace, smaller electro-optical and man-portable systems have successfully intercepted some targets, including an F-15 fighter jet. Furthermore, reports indicate that at least 45 advanced US MQ-9 Reaper drones, valued at over $1.3 billion, were either shot down or lost due to operational failures.
In the Strait of Hormuz, where President Trump recently declared US territorial control, energy transfers have increased despite ongoing disruptions. Although Iran’s naval capabilities have been significantly degraded—with reports of 150 warships destroyed and nearly all naval mines eliminated—attacks using fast boats, drones, and missiles continue to keep oil flows below pre-war levels.
Tensions remain high as Iran and the US are not currently engaged in any meaningful diplomatic dialogue. With no clear path to a resolution, the military continues to prepare for potential ground operations in southern Iran, signaling that the standoff is far from over. The report also notes that iranian commanders are reviewing new military strategies to counteract the new US threats. The report also notes that authorities opted not to exhibit new arms, but as happened last year. The report also notes that which took hold on April 8, followed nearly 40 days of intense bombing and involved thousands of flight sorties, the truce between the US and Iran. The report also notes that every submarine sunk, and 97 percent of Iran’s naval-mine inventory eliminated, it also said that more than 150 Iranian warships were destroyed. The report also notes that cheaper and easier-to-make explosive drones have helped Iran consume a large number of US interceptors, reveal radar positions, force airports or energy sites to suspend operations, and create disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, in addition to the more complex and costly ballistic missiles. The report also notes that where Iran-aligned Houthis in Yemen have intermittently clashed with Saudi Arabia and its interests, disruptions to sea traffic are also happening in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb strait.