Iran boasts large stock of new military equipment, army spokesman says

The spokesman of the Iranian army, Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia, declared on Tuesday on state television that Iran possesses a large stock of new military equipment, as Al Jazeera reports.

According to Akraminia, the production of new defensive and offensive equipment — including missiles and drones — continues without interruption even in the midst of the war with the United States and Israel. “New defensive and offensive equipment will be unveiled at the proper time,” the general was quoted as saying.

The statement comes while the conflict between Iran and the U.S. has been going on for months, with both sides having exchanged threats and attacks in the region. Tehran has repeatedly warned that any new attack will be met with retaliation.

Observers see the military spokesman’s public appearance as an attempt by Tehran to project strength and to send Washington and Tel Aviv the message that Iran’s military machine has not been weakened by months of fighting.