WANA (Apr 25) – Iran’s Defense Ministry spokesperson stated that despite extensive military engagement, a substantial portion of the country’s missile capabilities has not yet been utilized, adding that Iranian forces maintained control over the skies of Israeli-controlled territories up until the ceasefire.

 

Speaking on Friday evening (April 24, 2026) in a televised interview, Brigadier General Reza Talayi-Nik commemorated fallen personnel and revealed that several senior commanders and defense officials were killed in the early hours of what he described as the “Third Imposed War” and the “Great Ramadan War.”

 

He confirmed that Iran’s defense minister, Brigadier General Amir Nasirzadeh, along with two deputies and several senior officials, was killed in an attack on February 28. Additional personnel and their family members were also killed during the course of the conflict.

 

Military Superiority and Unused Capabilities

Talayi-Nik described military success as the foremost achievement of the war, stating that the enemy’s primary objective—destroying Iran’s missile capabilities—had failed. Instead, Iran’s offensive power had strengthened, with a considerable portion of its missile capacity still intact and unused.

 

He added that all U.S. bases in the region came under missile and drone attacks, and that Iranian forces maintained aerial dominance until the ceasefire.

Iranian missiles are displayed in a park, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 26, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

Seven Key Achievements

According to the spokesperson, Iran has secured seven major achievements:

 

  • Military victory and preservation of defense capabilities
  • Political resilience and strengthened governance despite leadership losses
  • Preservation of territorial integrity and failure of separatist efforts
  • Strong social cohesion and widespread public mobilization
  • Maintenance of internal security
  • Geopolitical leverage, including control over the Strait of Hormuz
  • Growing international alignment against U.S. and Israeli policies

 

Three Ongoing Objectives

He identified three objectives that remain incomplete: securing war reparations, pursuing accountability for those responsible for casualties, and achieving a level of deterrence that fully neutralizes future threats.

People attend a funeral ceremony for the Head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards’ intelligence organisation, Majid Khademi, who was killed in strikes, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 8, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

Public Mobilization and “Social Miracle”

Talayi-Nik highlighted mass public participation, noting that over 30 million people registered for the “Jan-Fada” campaign, describing it as an unprecedented example of societal mobilization.

 

Domestic Defense Industry Strength

He emphasized that Iran now produces over 1,000 types of weapons domestically, including missiles and drones, with around 9,000 knowledge-based companies supporting the defense sector. He added that production and logistical support continued uninterrupted even during wartime.

 

Key Factors Behind Success

The spokesperson identified three main factors behind Iran’s military performance: centralized command and leadership, the morale and resilience of fighters, and advanced military equipment.

 

Path Toward Final Victory

Talayi-Nik concluded that military operations and public participation form the core pillars of success, supported by government services, media efforts, diplomacy, and civic engagement—collectively guiding the country toward what he described as “final victory.”