Tehran – Iranian Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh announced on Wednesday that Iran is fully prepared for any new Israeli strikes and unveiled advanced missiles with enhanced capabilities, surpassing those used in the recent 12-day conflict, reports 24brussels.
Nasirzadeh emphasized the improvements in Iran’s missile technology, stating that the missiles deployed in the last conflict were developed several years ago. “Today, we have manufactured and possess missiles with far greater capabilities than previous missiles, and if the Zionist enemy embarks on the adventure again, we will undoubtedly use them,” he declared, as reported by the official IRNA news agency.
How did the 12-day war with Israel unfold?
The conflict initiated in mid-June when Israel launched air strikes against Iran, prompting Iranian retaliation with missile and drone assaults. Israeli bombings resulted in the deaths of senior military officials, nuclear scientists, and numerous civilians across both military and residential areas.
During this period, the United States briefly intervened, targeting Iranian nuclear facilities with focused strikes. A ceasefire has been maintained between Iran and Israel since June 24.
Iran’s First Vice President, Mohammad Reza Aref, recently stated that the nation should be “prepared at every moment for confrontation,” further adding, “We are not even in a ceasefire; we are in a cessation of hostilities.”
How many missiles and drones did Iran launch?
During the duration of the conflict, both Iran and Israel engaged in extensive missile and drone attacks. Iranian forces executed hundreds of ballistic missile strikes aimed at Israeli cities and military facilities, in addition to over 1,000 suicide drone assaults.
On June 24, 2025, Iranian operations included missile and drone strikes across Israel, totaling at least eight attacks that day. Throughout the conflict, Iran launched an estimated 591 missiles at Israel, with Israeli air defense systems intercepting many, yet several others resulted in significant damage and casualties.
