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A top Iranian official has claimed that the country’s drone and missile capabilities remain fully intact following a 12-day conflict with Israel and the United States that resulted in significant damage to the country’s military infrastructure.

Some shit you should know before you read: Back in June, Israel launched a series of strikes targeting key components of Iran’s military infrastructure. Israeli forces focused heavily on destroying Iran’s missile launching sites, ammunition depots, and storage facilities, significantly degrading the country’s ability to sustain long-range offensive operations. Hundreds of fixed and mobile missile launchers were destroyed, along with hardened storage bunkers used to house Iran’s strategic missile stockpiles. The Israeli Air Force also conducted deep strikes against radar installations and air bases, severely limiting Iran’s air defense and operational flight capabilities. Complementing Israel’s campaign, the United States targeted Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, launching coordinated attacks on critical facilities at Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan on June 22. These strikes were aimed at crippling Iran’s nuclear enrichment capacity and delaying Iran’s pursuit of nuclearweapons (which Iran argues it was not seeking).

What’s going on now: During an appearance before senior Army Ground Force commanders, Iran’s military chief, Major General Amir Hatami, reaffirmed the resilience and readiness of the country’s drone and missile programs in the wake of the recent conflict with Israel and the United States. “The missile and drone power of the Islamic Republic of Iran remains stable and well-kept,” Hatami said, arguing that these strategic capabilities are “permanent and ready for operations.” He highlighted that despite sustained Israeli and American attacks, Iran’s precision strike systems remained functional and were effectively employed throughout the conflict.

Hatami also stressed the seriousness with which Iran perceives threats from Israel, urging vigilance and deterrence in the face of continued hostilities. “A one-percent threat must be perceived as a 100% threat,” he warned, adding, “We should not underestimate the enemy and consider its threats as over.”

This all comes as Hatami vowed to accelerate the development of Iran’s defense sector and echoed rhetoric from Iranian lawmakers that they would continue their nuclear program. Notably, President Trump has warned that Iran has a small window to reach a new nuclear deal with western countries. Roughly two weeks ago, Trump responded to news that Iran was vowing to continue enriching uranium after they “got hit so badly,” noting that they were crazy.