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By Open Chronicle with agencies
An Iranian military source has claimed that Tehran possesses advanced domestically produced weapons systems that have not yet been deployed or tested in combat during recent confrontations involving the United States and Israel.
The remarks were made in comments to Russian state-owned media outlet RIA Novosti on Thursday, as tensions surrounding Iran’s military posture and the future of the fragile regional ceasefire continue to intensify.
According to the source, Iran has developed modern weaponry capable of responding to future attacks if hostilities resume.
“We have produced modern weapons domestically that have not yet been used on the battlefield and have not actually been tested,” the source said.
The official added that Iran does not face shortages in military equipment or defensive capabilities and remains fully prepared to defend the country against external threats.
“In terms of equipment and defense capabilities, we don’t experience any shortages that would prevent us from defending our country,” the source stated.
The comments come amid ongoing speculation over a possible renewal of US military strikes against Iran following months of escalating tensions across the Middle East.
The Iranian source also warned that Tehran would respond more aggressively if another conflict erupts.
“This time, we don’t intend to act with restraint,” the official said.
The statement follows revelations earlier this week that US President Donald Trump had postponed planned military strikes against Iranian targets after conversations with Gulf leaders, including the rulers of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
Trump said on social media that Gulf leaders urged Washington to allow diplomacy more time, arguing that serious negotiations were underway that could potentially lead to a broader agreement addressing Iran’s nuclear program and maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.
The US president later confirmed he had instructed the Pentagon to pause the planned operation while remaining prepared for possible military action if negotiations collapse.
Behind the scenes, however, differences reportedly remain sharp between Washington, Tehran and Israel.
According to multiple reports, Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a tense phone call regarding the ceasefire process and possible diplomatic understandings with Iran.
Israeli officials are said to remain skeptical that Iran’s supreme leadership would accept major concessions even if preliminary agreements are reached during ongoing mediation efforts.
Regional sources quoted in Israeli media said discussions have focused on drafting a framework that could temporarily lower tensions while allowing broader negotiations to continue over Iran’s nuclear activities and freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
The strategic waterway remains one of the world’s most critical energy routes, carrying a significant portion of global oil exports.
The latest Iranian statements are likely to further fuel concerns among Western and Gulf governments about Tehran’s military capabilities and its growing emphasis on domestically developed defense technologies.
Iran has invested heavily in missile systems, drones, electronic warfare platforms, and asymmetric naval capabilities over the past decade, particularly as international sanctions restricted access to foreign military equipment.
Despite repeated pressure campaigns and military confrontations, Iranian officials continue to insist that the country has expanded its defense industry sufficiently to withstand prolonged external pressure.
The latest claims also underscore the increasingly fragile security environment across the Middle East, where ceasefire arrangements remain uncertain and diplomatic efforts continue alongside military preparations on all sides.