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Iran defense expansion and maritime security threats

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Iran defense expansion and ~~economic warfare~~ maritime security threats

In late July 2026, Iran’s Ministry of Defense and Logistics announced that its defence industry was operating at its most active level, expanding production lines and prioritising the development of air and naval capabilities, including unmanned aerial systems. Deputy Minister Lieutenant General Seyyed Majid Ibn Reza emphasized that domestic scientists and engineers are converting battlefield challenges into indigenous technologies across air, sea, land, space, and electronic warfare, noting that recent attacks on strategic facilities have not hindered development. A few days later, acting defence minister Majid Emamreza pledged to translate this industrial growth into heightened military readiness. Citing “real and reliable” threats from opponents, even those intended as psychological warfare, he stated that Iran would not be passive but would use such threats to strengthen its deterrent capability and upgrade its armed forces amid rising regional diplomatic pressure. By mid-August, the security situation further complicated. Judiciary head Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei warned of a “systematic war” targeting the nation, emphasizing the need for national unity to counter military aggression or internal strife. Concurrently, the country faces severe economic strain following US-Israeli conflict, impacting oil revenues and infrastructure. President Masoud Pezeshkian has acknowledged these difficulties, amid fears that unprecedented US Treasury measures could reignite large-scale domestic protests. By early September, political analysts warned of escalating economic and geopolitical pressures. On September 26, during a national festival for soldiers, Major General Amir Hatami warned that the conflict is not over and that enemies should be prepared to receive “hard blows” from Iran. On September 27, Hatami described the conflict as entering a “critical and decisive stage,” asserting that the Iranian armed forces will not concede any territory. By late September, Iranian military leadership focused on maritime and missile readiness.

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