SAEDNEWS: Iran’s Deputy Defense Minister, Reza Talaei, emphasized during a memorial in Sanandaj that Israel suffered over 50,000 civilian damage claims after the 12-day war. He underlined Iran’s missile superiority, the resilience of its defense system, and the global surge of opposition against Israel.
According to Saed News, Brigadier General Reza Talaei, Deputy Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics, speaking at the "Martyrs of Government and Service" memorial ceremony in Sanandaj, honored the memory of the martyrs of the Islamic Revolution. He stressed that one of the unique features of the Islamic Republic is serving the people with sincerity and seeking God’s satisfaction, a path taken by martyrs like Rajai, Bahonar, and Raisi.
He underlined that the current government under President Pezeshkian is moving forward with a jihadi and service-oriented approach, as praised by the Supreme Leader. Talaei praised the unity of the people of Kurdistan as an exemplary model of religious, cultural, and social solidarity.
Referring to the recent 12-day war, Talaei noted that according to surveys, 80% of Iranians and 60% of people worldwide believe Iran emerged victorious. He stressed that despite foreign and domestic conspiracies aiming to destabilize multiple provinces, enemies failed.
He revealed that Israel alone registered more than 50,000 damage claims after the conflict, describing it as a clear indication of the scale of Tehran’s success. He emphasized that Iran’s defensive power is now stronger than before the imposed 12-day war, with missiles and logistics fully backed by the Defense Ministry.
Talaei warned that the main objective of the enemies was to turn a "Strong Iran" into a "Weak Iran," seeking to dismantle and divide the nation — but their plans failed. He stressed that today, global hatred against Israel is at an unprecedented level.
Highlighting Iran’s growing self-reliance, he stated that 60% of the military’s weapons and equipment are produced domestically by knowledge-based companies and the private sector. He dismissed recent American threats and the decision of the European troika, insisting that such actions have no impact on Iran’s defensive capabilities, which he described as among the top in the world.
Talaei concluded by affirming the importance of unity, support for the armed forces, and the continuation of the martyrs’ path, calling it the road to salvation.
