WANA (Feb 04) – Iran’s Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces has announced a comprehensive upgrade of the country’s ballistic missiles across all technical dimensions, stressing that these advancements have significantly strengthened Iran’s deterrence capability.

 

Major General Seyed Abdolrahim Mousavi, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, together with Brigadier General Seyed Majid Mousavi, Commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force, unveiled one of the newly developed underground missile bases of the IRGC Aerospace Force. The visit aimed to assess the latest achievements, capabilities, and operational readiness of the missile units.

 

On the sidelines of the unveiling, Major General Mousavi stated that Iran’s ballistic missiles have been upgraded in various technical fields, directly contributing to the enhancement of the country’s deterrent power. He emphasized that Iran’s armed forces are fully prepared to respond to any potential action by adversaries.

 

Referring to recent security developments, the Chief of the General Staff noted that following the “12-day war,” Iran revised its defense doctrine. He explained that the new doctrine is based on an offensive approach, focusing on rapid and sustained operations, and the adoption of asymmetrical and hard-hitting military strategies.

 

During the visit, senior military commanders were briefed on the progress, technical capacities, and defensive preparedness of the missile units—considered by Iranian officials to be one of the strategic pillars of the country’s military power and a key factor in regional deterrence calculations.

Iranian missiles are displayed in a park in Tehran, Iran, January 31, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)