Iran's Precision Missiles Draw Global Interest as Military Exports Challenge Oil Dominance

According to Saed News, the Islamic Republic’s military-industrial complex, long shackled by international sanctions, has reached a level of technological maturity now attracting foreign buyers, particularly for its precision-guided missile systems and advanced UAVs. Speaking in a post-ceasefire interview, senior Iranian political figure and veteran parliamentarian Mohammad-Reza Bahonar emphasized that the nation’s resilience during the recent 12-day war reaffirmed both the unity of its people and the credibility of its defense capabilities.

Bahonar credited Iran’s defense success to decades of indigenous innovation, forged under pressure. “While military hardware has faced some of the most intense sanctions, we now see foreign nations lining up to acquire Iranian systems,” he said. However, he added that Iran exercises discretion in arms sales, prioritizing strategic considerations over commercial gain.

Bahonar praised the armed forces’ rapid response to Israeli aggression and cited national cohesion across ethnic, religious, and ideological lines as key to Iran’s endurance. He drew parallels with previous crises in the Islamic Republic’s history, asserting that attempts to fracture the country—from external invasion to internal dissent—have consistently failed in the face of public unity and military resolve.

The growing global interest in Iran’s military exports, while unlikely to rival oil in scale, may help diversify its economic portfolio and solidify Tehran’s stature as a regional power. As traditional diplomatic channels remain tense, defense technology could become both a strategic asset and a bargaining chip in future negotiations.

In closing, Bahonar acknowledged widespread public discontent with domestic governance and called for sweeping reforms. “It’s time we listen, not lecture,” he said, urging political leaders to match the people’s sacrifice with responsive and competent leadership.