Iran to ‘gradually increase’ retaliatory missile launches against enemies: Official

An Iranian security-political official has warned that the Islamic Republic will gradually increase its missile strikes against US and Israeli targets in retaliation for their ongoing war of aggression.

In an interview with Lebanon’s al-Mayadeen television network, the official said that the escalation of Iran’s reprisal attacks is pursued within the framework of a “phased strategy.”

“The process of firing missiles from Iran will gradually increase, coupled with further expansion and doubling of operations by the Resistance Axis against enemy interests across the region,” he added.

The official also emphasized that Iran spare no opportunity to destroy the enemy’s radar and air defense infrastructure.

He further noted that Iran’s operations against enemy military facilities will continue “unabated until deterrence is achieved.”

With the experience of the 12-day war, Iran is in possession of a very advanced and powerful arsenal that can surprise the adversaries, he said, referring to the illegal US-Israeli aggression in June 2025.

Meanwhile, the official stressed that any action against Iran’s infrastructure will be met with a strong and unexpected response that will deal heavy blows to the enemies.

The Islamic Republic, he said, is capable enough to continue the war for a long time.

The criminal US-Israeli aggression on Iran began on February 28 with airstrikes that assassinated senior Iranian officials and commanders.

The Iranian armed forces have responded by launching almost daily missile and drone operations targeting locations in the Israeli‑occupied territories as well as US military bases and assets across the region.

They have also blocked the Strait of Hormuz to oil and gas tankers affiliated with the adversaries and those cooperating with them in an attempt to maintain security at the strategic waterway.

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