Outsiders’ Words Have No Credibility on Iran’s Missile Range
WANA (Nov 13) – General Ali Fadavi, deputy commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), on Thursday hailed Iran’s missile program as a key deterrent against the United States and Israel, asserting that global powers have failed to defeat Iran despite decades of pressure.
Speaking at a ceremony honoring the IRGC Aerospace Force’s fallen, Fadavi said, “All the world came against us during the 12-day war, but they failed because we fulfilled our duties, and God fulfilled His promise.”
He stressed that the U.S. has achieved no victories against Iran in nearly 48 years, citing admissions by U.S. officials, including the Treasury Secretary, highlighting Tehran’s resilience under continuous political, military, and economic pressure.
General Ali Fadavi emphasized, “The IRGC Aerospace Force has worked diligently to strengthen our defensive capabilities, and this process continues and will continue; we constantly strive to enhance our combat power to force the enemy into defeat.”
The IRGC deputy commander added: “You saw in the case of the Shahed 136 drone that they tried to copy our achievement and claim it is the best drone in the world.”
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Previously, U.S. aerospace firms have unveiled drones resembling Iranian designs, highlighting the influence of Iran’s military technology on Western systems. Examples include the LUCAS project (Low-Cost Unmanned Combat Aerial System) and Griffon Aerospace’s MQM-172 Arrowhead, both of which closely mirror Iran’s Shahed drones in appearance and mission profile.
On threats to limit Iran’s missile range, Fadavi noted that while specifications are defined by the guidance of the Supreme Leader and the IRGC will fully comply with the Leader’s instructions, those who speak on this issue without having any knowledge, or who have never been involved, have no credibility.
“We act according to our duty. Our Imam (Supreme Leader) defined that duty, and when he specified the allowed range of our missiles, we will fully comply.”
He added: “This is not a limitation of our scientific or industrial capabilities — we adhere strictly to what our Imam and Leader instructs.”
He also highlighted the ongoing commitment of the IRGC to strengthen Iran’s defensive and strategic power, describing the role of “martyrs” as a guiding example for the nation’s youth. “If we fulfill our duties, God ensures victory and the best outcomes,” Fadavi added.
Iranian missiles are displayed at the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps(IRGC) Aerospace Force Museum in Tehran, Iran, November 12, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)
