At the launch of a new ballistic missile with a range of 1,700 kilometers, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Sunday that no country dares to attack Iranian territory.
Speaking at the National Space Technology Day ceremony, Pezeshkian said: “At one point, enemies were able to attack our country easily, but today ... they can't even think about it.”
The Iranian President did not mention the two Israeli attacks on Iran last April and October in retaliation for a ballistic missile assault on Israel.
On Sunday, state television aired footage of the missile, describing it as “the most recent ballistic missile” produced by the Iranian defense ministry.
Iran’s news agency, Tasnim, said the missile has a range of 1,700 kilometers. It added that Etemad, measuring 15 meters in length and 1.25 meters in diameter, is equipped with a precision-guided warhead.
According to photos distributed by the Iranian presidency, Pezeshkian on Sunday inspected the 15th Khordad air defense missile systems, the Majid system and the Dezful medium range ballistic missile.
Iran also unveiled three domestically produced satellites, including Navak, a 34-kilogram communications satellite, and upgraded versions of the Pars-1 and Pars-2 imaging satellites.
These are designed for environmental monitoring, emergency response, and urban management, according to state news agency IRNA.
Western nations have long accused Iran of destabilizing the Middle East through its ballistic missile program.
On Sunday, the Iranian President emphasized that Iran’s military and space advancements are intended as a deterrent and not to wage wars or attacks.
“Our progress in defense and space technologies is designed to prevent any thoughts of aggression or invasion against Iran,” Pezeshkian said.
“In the past, invading Iran was an option for our adversaries, but today, thanks to the efforts of our experts, youth, and specialists, no one dares to consider such actions,” the President added.
During the same event, Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh has praised the country’s accomplishments in the sphere of satellite carriers.
Satellite carriers “Simorgh” and “Qaem-100” have successfully carried out the planned missions, he said.
The minister said that Iranian experts are working on the Sarir satellite launch vehicle, which will be able to put super heavy cargo into orbits, potentially paving the way for a satellite constellation.
