Iran has replaced its air defence systems that were damaged during last month’s military conflict with Israel, according to a report by Iran’s Defah Press on Sunday. Rear Admiral Mahmoud Mousavi, the army’s deputy for operations, confirmed the restoration and redeployment of the damaged systems.
During the June conflict, Israel’s air force gained temporary control over Iranian airspace, significantly damaging Iran’s air defence infrastructure. In response, Iran launched waves of missiles and drones targeting key Israeli sites.
Mousavi stated that despite efforts by the “Zionist enemy” to destroy Iran’s defences, Iranian forces managed to quickly replace the affected systems. He also alleged that the United States and NATO provided support to Israel during the conflict.
Iran’s air defence arsenal includes the domestically-produced Bavar-373 and Russia’s S-300 systems. The recent report did not mention any foreign arms imports following the conflict. After Israeli strikes on Iranian missile production sites in October, Iran had previously showcased its restored capabilities using Russian defence systems during military exercises.
Possible Nuclear Talks with Europe
Meanwhile, Iran may resume nuclear negotiations with Britain, France, and Germany next week, according to Iran’s Tasnim news agency. Discussions are reportedly underway to determine the time and location of the meeting. These talks come in the wake of renewed threats by the E3 nations to reimpose international sanctions if Iran fails to return to the negotiating table.
This development follows a recent call between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and his European counterparts, the first since Israel and the U.S. targeted Iranian nuclear sites a month ago.
The E3, along with China and Russia, remain part of the 2015 nuclear deal abandoned by the U.S. in 2018. The European parties have warned they may activate the UN’s “snapback mechanism” to restore sanctions by late August if talks fail.
Araqchi criticized the EU’s approach, calling for an end to pressure tactics. Iran insists its nuclear program is entirely for civilian use, despite Western concerns over uranium enrichment level
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